For reasons unbeknownst to her, Veronica was suddenly filled with guilt. Was it truly all right for her to use Mateo like this when he was still so innocent?
“Thank you, Mat.” She sobbed gratefully, “When I become the head of the clan, we’ll get married. I only want to spend the rest of my life with you and not anyone else.”
“Your words… They’re more than enough.” Mateo felt just as relieved as well. After giving it some thought, he added, “In time, we’ll bring the kids to me and say that they’re mine, and no one will think otherwise. When you’ve secured the position as the head of the clan, Grandpa won’t be able to do anything to you either.”
“Thank you, Mat, you’re the best.” Veronica pounced on him and pulled him into a hug, her heart filled with gratitude. After that, the two sat and chatted for a long while. Soon, when Crayson returned, the three of them had a casual conversation with each other. On the way back, Veronica passed by a jewelry shop and instructed, “Stop the car.” Crayson turned to look at her. “What’s wrong?”
She pointed at the jewelry store and explained. “I suddenly remembered that Mat’s birthday is tomorrow, isn’t it? I’m going to pick a present for him. Saying that, she extended a hand. “Your card.”
“I’ll go with you,” Crayson said with a chuckle. Veronica rolled her eyes at his reply. “Forget it. With that taste of yours and how picky you are, I’d rather pick it out myself.”
“Okay. Then, you can go yourself.” Naturally, Crayson was elated. He could feel Veronica’s concern toward Mateo, and when the two got married in the future, he would be her grandfather-in-law, bringing them event. closer together. “The password is my birthday.” He handed the card to her and asked, “Do you understand what they’re saying?”
“Crayson, what are you thinking? You were the one who taught me the hidden tongue. Have you forgotten?” Veronica shook her head with a pout. “As I thought, you’re growing old. Your head is not as good as before.”
A look of shock appeared in Crayson’s eyes. before he laughed heartily. “I was worried that you won’t understand it anymore after all those. years in Bloomstead.” “Of course I’d understand. I’m really smart.”
Veronica raised an eyebrow smugly, a look of pride on her face. “Have you forgotten whose disciple I am?”
Then, she turned around and walked toward the jewelry store. As she looked at the display, she. borrowed a phone from the sales assistant and gave Matthew a call. After the call went through, she said, “Matthew, listen to me. The kids are in Riverbend Village next to the Desolate Cliffs…”
“I know. I’ve already sent someone to Riverbend Village, but there are hundreds of people living there, and I’m still not sure where the children are.” “They’re in a courtyard on the east of the village, near the river.”
“Okay, I’ll contact them immediately.”
‘Remember, just say that you were sent by Crayson, and be quick. I’m hanging up.” After the short conversation, Veronica immediately hung up and deleted his phone. number before returning the phone to the sales assistant. At the same time, Crayson was basking in happiness in the car when his face suddenly turned cold and he turned to the jewelry store.
“Hold on!” The driver asked in confusion, “What’s wrong?”
“Why would she go to the jewelry store if she’s buying a present for Mateo?” After all, people normally only went to jewelry stores when they were picking out gifts for women. Doubt arising in his mind, Crayson immediately pulled the door open and hastily went into the jewelry store.
After looking around, he noticed that Veronica was still picking a gift. He walked over and pretended to keep his cool as he asked, “You’re picking a gift for Mateo in a jewelry store?”
“Of course. Where else would I go if not here?” As Veronica turned to look at Crayson, she internally cursed at him for being a sly fox. It was fortunate that she had already ended the call. If she had been thirty seconds late, her cover would’ve been blown.
She picked up the two rings on the table. “Crayson, do you think Mat will like this ring?”
