Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Veronica stood at the bus stop replying to messages on her outdated keypad phone when a Lincoln limousine stopped in front of her . Hearing the sound of several people getting out , she shifted aside without lifting her head . " Ms. Weston ? " A strange female voice came from beside her . Veronica looked up at the young woman she didn't recognize . The woman looked to be around thirty , with delicate makeup and a well - tailored outfit . Even her smile seemed measured to perfection When Veronica gave a slight nod , Alicia Mooney's smile deepened . " Hello , Ms. Weston . My name is Alicia Mooney . From this moment on . Ill be your personal assistant . " As Veronica looked at her with confusion , Alicia continued, " This is Ivan Levine , and this is lan Pierre . They're responsible for your safety . And this is your driver , Scott Hooper . " She pointed to the men standing firmly to the side as she spoke . Veronica seemed even more puzzled . She had given Leonard strict orders not to reveal her identity , so these people couldn't have beery arranged by him . She thought , Could it be Uncle Colton ? Alicia saw through Veronica's confusion and handed her a brand - new phone with a smile . Veronica hesitantly lifted it to her ear , and a deep , unfamiliar male voice came through . " I'll be in Oakrella for the next few days handling a project . You'll stay put here . The people assigned to you will be on duty twenty - four hours a day . " Veronica blinked . That voice didn't sound like Colton Who are you ? " she questioned Raymond was signing documents while speaking on the phone . Her words made his hand pause , and the pen in his grip drew a stray line down the page . For a moment , there was only silence . Then his lowered voice came through the receiver . " Raymond Harrington ." " Raymond Harrington ? " Veronica repeated . Of course she had heard the name . Back in the village , when she had nothing to do , she had invested a little in funds and finance . During that time , she had often heard people talk about a financial genius named Raymond . But she didn't understand what that had to do with her . " Do we know each other ? " Veronica asked . If it had been any ordinary girl facing such a scene and then learning his identity , she would have been overjoyed . But instead of excitement , Veronica's reaction was strikingly calm Alicia , who had been observing her new boss closely , noticed that Veronica's expression was genuine . Veronica didn't seem thrilled at all . Alicia nodded to herself and thought , ' She's impressive ! On the other end of the line , Raymond was momentarily at a loss for words . He set down his pen , pinched his forehead , and forced out a few words through clenched teeth . " I said I'd devote myself to you . " Veronica froze . A cold , detached face flashed in her mind as well as her own offhand joke . She thought , " So this guy actually took my words seriously ? " Raymond spoke , " Alright . I'm going into a meeting now . If you need anything , go to Alicia . And if someone gives you trouble , don't just stand there and take it . Do whatever you think is right . I've got you covered . With that , he hung up before Veronica could even respond . Rendered speechless , she couldn't believe what had just happened . Even after she'd slipped into a gown and had her makeup done , Veronica still hadn't come to her senses . When she looked in the mirror , the girl staring back at her , with rosy cheeks and flawless skin , hardly even felt like her at all . She thought , All I did was meddle a litle and save some random guy . How did 1 end up being clung to like this ! And by Raymond , the famous young prodigy ? How could this be ? This feels like a scam . Alicia , with her flawless social skills , was already standing to the side , watching Veronica with that perfect smile as she laid on the flattery . " Ms. Weston , you'll definitely be the most gorgeous girl at the party tonight . Can I send your picture to Mr. Harrington ? " She had already snapped two shots before finishing her sentence . Veronica didn't know what to say . She thought , ' So why even bother asking me first ? " 1/1 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!