Bumpkin's Rich Handsome Husband

I’ll win this as a gift for her.”

After he had said that, he leaned forward and inched close to Veronica’s ear to whisper softly, “Does that

sound great?”

She felt him suddenly inch closer to her, and she could feel a shiver run down her spine at that point.

She no longer felt as relaxed and happy as she was when she first got to know Xavier. On the contrary,

she felt bone-chillingly terrified around him.

The other day at the warehouse, she held a gun at him and shot him with it, but right now, he was about

to spend twenty-five million to buy a necklace for her!

As for Matthew, he was expressionless to the side, but there was a cold glint that flashed across his

eyes.

“This is interesting. Perhaps today is Veronica’s moment of glory?”

“I know right. Earlier on, Tiffany intended to win the necklace for her, and now Xavier’s also bidding on

the necklace as a gift for her!”

“I heard that not long ago, Veronica and Matthew teamed up and hurt Xavier and Melissa. Right now,

he’s bidding on a necklace for Veronica, though. What’s up with that?”

“Could it be false rumors?”

“Xavier never follows the rules in what he does, so who knows what he’s up to.”

…

The function today was attended by the rich and popular business people of Bloomstead. It was

supposed to be a simple charity event, but right now it seemed to have become slightly different.

Veronica shook her head repeatedly and ignored the odd looks cast by the crowd. She clenched her fist

and made a friendly gesture as she gently punched Xavier in the chest twice. “Stop fooling around,

Xavier. Though we’re siblings, we should still keep our finances separate. This gift is too expensive, so I

can’t accept it.”

“Siblings? What’s going on?”

“I’m getting increasingly confused.”

“Previously, Xavier confessed his love to Veronica during Tiffany and Young Master Matthew’s

engagement party.”

“There is so much entertainment today.”

…

“Well, you do regard me as your older brother, so since it’s a gift from your brother, there is no reason for

you to reject it.” Xavier curved his lips into a slightly sinister smile.

“Oh, is that so?”

Suddenly, there was another voice that rang out lazily.

Everyone was instantly attracted by the cold and low voice. After they realized who was the owner of that

voice, everyone gasped. It was no one else but Matthew.

“Do you think that the Kings Family is insignificant? You’re in no position to buy a present for Roni with

me around.”

Matthew, who had remained silent all this while, resembled a resting beast, and just as the crowd

overlooked his presence, he suddenly opened his sharp eyes to peer at the crowd. The natural dominant

and stately aura that he exuded left the crowd in awe.

“My goodness, it is indeed Veronica’s moment of glory!”

“Young Master Matthew’s last sentence was so cool!”

“They’ve gone up against each other. Don’t tell me that they’re both in love with Veronica.”

“Tsk. Tsk. Tsk. This is getting interesting.”

…

Everyone present was excitedly entertained by the scene in front of them. Even the host of the auction

remained silent as he tried to make himself invisible. The decision-maker of Spinfluence had voiced out,

so he didn’t have the courage to interrupt.

As for Matthew’s three other buddies, who were seated on the same row as Matthew on the far left, they

glanced at each other with different expressions on their faces.

“Since when has Veronica become everyone’s favorite person?” Skyler was significantly shocked.

Meanwhile, Miguel reached out to slap Skyler. “You’re so ignorant. She’s not everyone’s favorite! Can’t

you sense the tense situation?”

Caleb mentioned, “Your brain is quite useful, so you should ensure that you bring it with you next time.”

“Is that so?”

Skyler scratched his head. “Did I miss out on something?”

They sat there and watched the unfolding scene, but on the other hand, the battle ensued.

Xavier chuckled and faced Matthew squarely in the eyes without a spark of fear within him. “President

Kings, why do you say that? You’re Roni’s older brother, and I’m her brother too. You are allowed to buy

her a present as a kind gesture from you, while a gift from me is my kind gesture too. There is no conflict

at all.”

Although Xavier’s words sounded quite nice, it was obvious that he was blatantly challenging Matthew.

Meanwhile, Veronica felt an incoming headache as she saw the two of them challenging each other in

front of the crowd. She was significantly frustrated at that point.

“Well, I guess it would depend on whether or not you’ve got the capability to win this necklace, Mr.

Crawford.” Matthew spoke in a nonchalant voice, but there was a menacing tone to it.

Shortly after that, he lifted the bidding card in his hand and said, “Fifty million.”

Xavier merely lifted his brows, and there was an inexplicable smile on his face. “Sixty million.”

“What the heck! Young Master Matthew is definitely well-off!”

“Young Master Xavier isn’t doing too badly either!”

“They seem to be like love rivals in a match against each other.”

“Yeah, I think so too.”

…

Everyone in the crowd whispered amongst themselves and they were engrossed in speculation.

Matthew lifted his card once again. “One…”

“That’s enough!” Veronica suddenly lifted her hand and smoothed her hair as she heaved a sigh

frustratedly. She stood up abruptly.

As she hollered at them sternly, the entire room descended into silence and everyone looked at her

intently.

For a moment there, she seemed to be the brightest star in the room and it was as if there was a glow to

her.

She frowned and glared at him before turning to look at Xavier as she spoke up loudly, “I’m not

interested in this necklace anymore!”

As she spoke, she lifted the bidding card in her hand. “I am announcing right now that I’m placing a bid

on this necklace on behalf of Encounters Bridal Store. I’ll place a bid for one dollar on top of the highest

bid!”