Chapter 88


    Elizabeth had epted Veronica as her god–


    daughter because she liked Veronica. However, Veronica refused to take advantage of Elizabeth‘s fondn


    ess of her by being arrogant andcent.


    Hence, she returned the car key to Elizabeth.


    Meanwhile, Tiffany, who took in the scene, was burning in jealousy.


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    She was aware that Elizabeth was fond of Veronica, but never expected that it would be up to this extent.


    Just because Veronica had taken a cab to the Kings Residence, Elizabeth had not only reprimanded Mat


    thew but even gifted her a sports car that had an exorbitant price tag.


    At the mention of this, the Kings Family‘s status and influence then came to mind. As one of thergest f


    amilies in their country, they had both the wealth and power, so a car that they purchased would never b


    e one that cost less than 5 million! Although Tiffany didn‘t know what type of car Elizabeth had gifted Ver


    onica, Tiffany reckoned that it must have cost at least 5 million!


    Yet, such generosity was exclusively for Veronica, which made it impossible for Tiffany not to be


    jealous of her.


    Nheless, no matter how envious or jealous Tiffany was, she had to feign a kind and gentle attitude w


    hile smiling tenderly. “Grandma, you sure treat Veronica well.”


    “Of course she is my god–


    daughter. When I be older and unable to walk, I‘ll depend on her to take care of me.”


    Elizabeth tucked a loose strand of grey hair behind her ear before she held Veronica‘s hands and amicab


    ly asked, “Girl, you won‘t just leave me here alone when I be so


    old that I can‘t move around freely, will you?”


    “Grandma, that‘s nonsense. You are still as healthy as a horse. Pfft! Don‘t spew nonsense.” Veronica pre


    tended to spit on the floor to ward off the ominous words that Elizabeth had just mentioned.


    “Take the car keys. It will


    make it easier for you toe and visit me more in the future.” Elizabeth handed the car keys to Veronic


    a again, but Veronica rejected her offer. “Grandma, please keep it. It‘s no use giving them to me since I c


    an‘t drive. I‘ll


    inform Matthew when Ie and visit you in the future and have him take me here.”


    “I see, you can‘t drive.” Elizabeth nodded. “Alright, then. Let that brat drive you here after this.” As


    she spoke, she tapped Veronica‘s head. “Why are you still calling him by his name, though?”


    “Huh? What?” Veronica was stunned at Elizabeth‘s sudden question, unable to make sense of her words


    .


    However, the next instant, Elizabeth replied, “You are now my god–


    daughter, so that makes him your elder brother. I‘ll be upset if I hear you calling him by his name


    again.”


    Veronica let out a mischievous smile and yfully stuck out her tongue, looking adorable. “Okay, got it, g


    ot it.”


    “You too.” Elizabeth red at Matthew. “Do you hear me?”


    The


    man, who was sitting on the couch with his legs crossed, held a magazine in his hands when he heard h


    er words. His attention seemed to be focused on the book, but the truth was that he had been paying att


    ention to what thedies said.


    Upon hearing Elizabeth‘s question, he hummed in agreement, but a subtle curve appeared at the corner


    of his lips.


    However, in Tiffany‘s eyes, Veronica, Matthew and Elizabeth seemed like a family whereas she herself w


    as an outsider who seemed out of ce.


    “Grandma, it‘s rather cool outside today. Let‘s go and enjoy the breeze, shall we?” Veronica suggested.


    “Sure.” Elizabeth rose to her full height before holding Veronica by her


    hand and heading out together with her.


    Tiffany had been treated as though she was invisible the whole time.


    She had


    initially wanted to tag along, but she was worried that she might read the air wrong, so she thought that s


    he might as well remain with Matthew to improve their rtionship.


    She watched as Veronica and Elizabeth left the room before


    she turned to him with a pitiful look that resembled a kid who had done something wrong. “Matthew, am I


    cking in any way? G–Grandma seems to dislike me,” she muttered in a dejected manner.


    Looking at Tiffany‘s face that bore almost the exact resemnce to Veronica, Mathew felt that her voice


    sounded unpleasant to the ear and even her scent seemed to have offended him in some way.


    He coldly replied, “You are being too sensitive.”


    “I–I am just worried that I‘m not good enough in Grandma‘s eyes.”


    “You are good enough.” Matthew focused his gaze on the magazine in his hands while ignoring Tiffany‘s


    expression.


    Tiffany tried hard to strike a conversation with Matthew, but his indifferent response made it difficult for he


    r.


    Soon, the dinner was served and the few of them sat around the table to have the meal together.


    Veronica, who was well–


    aware of Elizabeth‘s love for shrimp, noticed the te of greasyback shrimp on the table. Then, she said,


    “Grandma, give me a minute. I‘ll make you the sauce.” –


    “Sure, I‘ll wait for you,” Elizabeth replied as Veronica rose up to head into the kitchen.


    As Elizabeth had ced her utensils down, Tiffany and Matthew had to wait for Veronica as well.


    M


    “Grandma…” Tiffany hesitated for a moment before she mustered the courage and asked, “Do you dislik


    e me?”


    “That‘s insignificant as long as Matthew likes you.” Elizabeth waved her hand, “My feelings don‘t matter if


    you youngsters enjoy each other‘spany.”


    As a matter of fact, she had indeed spoken out against their marriage. However, Matthew had owed his lif


    “Grandma, I want you to like me too, so that we will be closer and more intimate as a family.” Tiffany open


    Her honesty had managed to change Elizabeth‘s mind and attitude toward her a little. “Yeah, you are right


    Elizabeth‘s attitude toward Tiffany has drastically changed these days. Ever since Elizabeth had found ou


    “Just be yourself. That‘s good enough,” Matthew, who had been quiet, suddenly chimed in, but the simple


    “Grandma, the sauce is ready. Try it out.”


    At this moment, Veronica brought the sauce that she had made in the kitchen to Elizabeth. Then, she skill


    GLC


    She fed Elizabeth a shrimp with her gloved hand and waited eagerly for thement.


    Il


    The shrimp was tender, smooth and coated with rich and vorful sauce. Elizabeth nodded repeatedly an


    “I‘m happy that you find it nice. Grandma, eat more if you like it.”


    Veronica knew that Elizabeth loved shrimps, so she deshelled a few greasyback shrimps and dipped them


    Tiffany, who was sitting beside Matthew, suddenly realized that although she was skillful in music, chess,


    At that moment, as she watched Veronica having a great time with Elizabeth, she couldn‘t help but feel en


    Matthew sipped his wine and quietly


    enjoyed his meal while he intermittently nced at the two people opposite him. His gaze was deep and a