Chapter 35 Gregory Looks After Veronica

Veronica stopped in her tracks. "Why didn't you call again to tell me you were busy?" Gregory demanded. Veronica turned and glanced at him with an innocent expression. "Oh. Sorry. I forgot." Gregory said nothing and glared at her menacingly. It was obvious that she'd done it on purpose. Veronica met his gaze squarely and smiled. "You're a busy man, Mr. Sutton, but I'm not exactly sitting around doing nothing. Next time you need something, please make an appointment. My time is not for others to claim as they please." With that, she turned and walked away. Gregory clenched his jaw and forced down the simmering rage as he watched her retreat. Inside the villa, Veronica went to Madilynn's room, sat with her for a while while watching television and chatting, then went back to her room to shower. Standing under the hot water, she felt an odd sensation in her body, but she didn't think much of it. After her shower, she scrolled on her phone for a bit, then went to sleep. The ne