Bumpkin's Rich Handsome Husband

The Larsons, who had exposed Veronica‘s identity, repeatedly claimed multiple times in front of the

media that they were going to bring her back to the Larson Residence as one of them.

So, it wasn‘t strange that the Crawfords knew about her identity.

Acting like a gossipy middle–aged woman, Melissa continued to ask enigmatically, “Why did the Larson

Family abandon you back then? Was there something wrong with you?”

“I don‘t know whether my body is ill or not, but what I do know is that something‘s wrong with your brain!”

Veronica retorted angrily as she raised her head.

“Wow, Roni. You‘re so fierce.”

Now that she was resting face down on the bed, Melissa swung her legs and propped her face up with

her hands to look at Veronica. “No wonder my brother likes you so much. I fancy your personality too, but

I prefer Matthew. Hey, I also heard that you have saved Old Mrs. Kings before. She wants to recognize

you as her god granddaughter, is that right?”

The seldom happenings in the upper echelon would often spread like wildfire.

“Why are you asking something that you know the answer to?”

Veronica wasn‘t really in the mood to humor Melissa.

“So, it‘s real?”

The moment she heard Veronica‘s words, Melissa tugged on her elbows and probed, “That‘s great news!

Can you tell me more about Matthew?”

A blunt Veronica replied, “You‘re not paying, so why should I?”

“Oh, money. That I have. Hehe, I don‘t have much in life except money.” Then, Melissa pulled her mobile

out and continued, “I‘ll add you on Whatsapp then and transfer the money to you. Oh right, there‘s no

signal here. Wait for a short while, please.”

As if she was mumbling to herself, she took a bag by the corner of the bedside and handed a wad of

cash to Veronica after digging through it. “Here, this is for you. So, can you now tell me the things that I

want to know about Matthew?”

The cash in question all came in new notes and wrapped with a white paper strip.

Staring at the character printed on the note, a baffled Veronica asked, “Why did you bring so much cash

to Almeida County?”

“I heard that there would be no signal here and we can only use cash here. So, I brought a hundred

thousand in cash with me.” Melissa breathed in deeply in the midst of her explanation. “If I had known

that this god–forsaken place would not even have a supermarket, I would not have brought it along. It

nearly killed me, carrying all that money.”

All the words that she mumbled were heard by Veronica, whose eyes sparkled upon realizing that a deal

could be made.

Melissa suddenly looked extra pleasant in Veronica‘s eyes. “Everything‘s up for negotiation, actually. This

includes me telling you all about him. Heck, I could even arrange a date with him for you, if you so wish.

The only problem is…”

Veronica trailed off as she reached out to rub her thumb and index finger together.

The gesture was basically self–explanatory.

“Really? Can you really set up a date for me and Matthew?”

Melissa‘s eyes glimmered brightly upon hearing this.

“Of course I can.”

Thumping her chest, Veronica looked extremely confident.

Apart from other matters, it was a piece of cake for her to ask Matthew out.

Thinking of this, Veronica was suddenly reminded of something, “Didn‘t you know that Matthew is

already engaged to Tiffany?”

“Hmph, so what? Even married couples can divorce, so them being engaged is not an obstacle for me.”

As Melissa waved her hand, she looked like a spoiled brat who had no idea of how the world worked.

Veronica, who raised her right eyebrow; had the glimmer of stars in her eyes. “Deal. So, what do you

want to know?”

She then picks up the note of ten thousand before folding it in a ninety degree angle before her

fingernails brushed against it. The sound of the notes was music to her ears. This ten thousand has made me realize that this trip was not a waste.

Reality was hinting at her that there was more to be profited from this encounter.

“Tell me about Matthew and Tiffany then,” Melissa requested as she lay beside Veronica.

“There‘s nothing to talk about her. How about you increase the price and I‘ll help to arrange a meeting

between you and Matthew. Isn‘t that more worthwhile?”

Veronica was thinking about how best she could profit from this.

“Hmm, that‘s a good plan too. If you can help me arrange a date with Matthew, I‘ll give you…”

Melissa then proceeded to produce twenty thousand from the wads of cash she had in her hand. “Here‘s

another twenty thousand, so help me arrange a meeting with him.”

“Are you giving me thirty thousand in one shot?”

“Is that not enough? I can add on another twenty thousand.”

“I‘m… Hahaba, it‘s enough.”

A wealthy friend was always a good friend, so Veronica had decided to befriend the naive and innocent

Melissa. “It‘s our first time doing business, so as an act of sincerity on my part, I‘ll help to arrange for a

second date for free.”

“Oh my God, Veronica, you‘re too nice!” An excited Melissa hugged her with twinkling eyes. “I love you

so much. Tell you what, I‘m going to tell my dad all about you tomorrow. I‘ll say that you‘re kind,

stunningly beautiful, wise, capable, intelligent, calm, honest and—“.

“Stop. Stop. Stop!”

Veronica was someone who never felt guilty about the barrage of compliments, but she now had a

migraine from dealing with Melissa sounded like a gatling gun. “I‘ll help you set up a meeting now, so

just–wait here.”