Perfect Mysterious Husband (Maddox and Kimberly)

"Since Young Master Yardley is a client in this deal, he decided the venue for this meeting," Sam replied in an indifferent manner.

Minerva paused for a moment. However, she did not protest the arrangement.

Yes, he was her client and his preference was the most important. He could book any venue he wanted.

Minerva didn't know where Maddox would take her, nor did she know how long it would take to arrive there. Therefore, she sent a text message to Vera, telling her that if Minerva hadn't gone hafter work, Vera should pick Beanie up. Vera didn't need to wait for her.

After sending the text message, Minerva felt relieved and put the phone back in her bag. Then, she leaned against her seat and closed her eyes to rest.

At first, she just wanted to have a rest, but she fell asleep in the end. When she woke up, the car was not moving. It was quiet all around and Sam was no longer in the car.

Minerva looked around and realized she was at a restaurant close to the beach.

In the restaurant, a familiar figure could be seen from a distance.

It was Maddox.

Minerva rubbed her eyes with her hands and tidied up her clothes. Then, she pushed open the door and got out of the car, walking in the direction of Maddox.

Since she was already there, there was no need to put on a false front.

She approached him right away and sat down before him.

"You're awake?" Although Maddox was already aware that she had woken up the moment she got out of the car, nevertheless, the calm manner she walked up to him caused his confidence to waver.

After all, it was the first tMinerva invited him out.

The waiter cover to their table and asked, "Miss, what would you like?" Minerva smiled slightly and said, "A cup of coffee, please. Thank you." She had just woken up and was feeling a little tired.

"Okay, please wait for a moment." The waiter left. Minerva studied the interior decor of the restaurant. The thcolor was blue, which matched the color of the sea.

The both of them remained silent. When the coffee was served, Minerva thanked the waiter. Then, she picked up a spoon to stir the coffee in the cup.

"Mr. Yardley." She addressed him politely and formally.

Maddox then frowned unhappily and said, "If you are here to talk about business, you can callMr. Yardley, but you are not allowed to talk about any private matters in the following time. However, if you are here to talk about private matters, then... Callby my name." He really couldn't stand to hear her call him 'Mr. Yardley'. The way she addressed him made it seem like he was a stranger to her.

Upon hearing that, Minerva's hand stopped stirring her coffee. A moment later, she looked up at the person in front of her and said, "Alright, then let's not talk about work today. Let's talk about personal matters." Maddox's gaze was fixed on her. "Then why won't you callby my name?" Minerva was silent for a moment.

"Do you have to make things difficult for me?" "Do you think I'm making things difficult for you?" Maddox frowned. "What did I do to make things difficult for you?" Minerva looked at him in a daze. After that, she laughed and said, "What didn't you do to make things difficult for me? You have snerve, askingthat question. Don't you know very well what you've done?" "Tell me." Maddox tapped the table with his fingertips as if he did not care.

Minerva was enraged by his attitude. She took a deep breath and then began to complain about Maddox's many crimes against her.

"You cto my company to place an order, constantly appearing in front ofand making all kinds of rude demands. Don't you think all those things have made things difficult for me?" Minerva raised her head and looked at Maddox.

The look in her eyes seemed to say, "Don't you have any conscience to say that you were not making things difficult for me?" Maddox raised his eyebrows.

Minerva continued, "At the press conference, I could obviously walk on my own. It didn't concern you. Why did you have to carry me? It was exposed to the media and it might affect my private life. Doesn't that count as making things difficult for me?" Upon hearing that, Maddox pursed his lips and thought for a moment. Then he asked, "Weren't you hiding in my arms that day? The media didn't capture any photos of you." Minerva was speechless.

"I wanted to terminate the contract but you refused. Ever since my termination attempt, you appeared in front of me, making things difficult for me. The reason why I asked you out today is to make things clear with you, so please letgo. The past we shared five years ago is long gone. Your marital status has nothing to do with me. If you are willing to cooperate with me, then I will try my best to design the work for you. However, if you are thinking about something else, then I advise you to forget about it." It didn't matter if he was trying to rekindle sold feelings or humiliate her.

Minerva did not want any part of it at all.

Although Vera's words had struck a chord in her heart, Minerva would rather protect herself.

She didn't know if she would be pushed aside mercilessly by him like she had been five years ago.

Having to experience that once in a lifetwas enough.

Maddox stared at her coldly. "You must've been eager to talk about this. Why are you so anxious to get rid of me?" Upon hearing that, Minerva almost burst out laughing in front of Maddox.

"Maddox!" Fixing her stare on him, she articulated each word. "Tell me, who was the one who threw the divorce contract in front ofand orderedto leave? who vowed who that he wouldn't allowto enter his company or his villa ever again? Do you really takefor a fool? Did you think that I would still fawn over you after you ruthlessly abandonedand pushedaway? Well, if that's the case, I'm sorry for letting you down." Her words etched his sins in blood.

Although she was very agitated when she spoke, her expression and eyes, including her emotions, were actually calmer than he had imagined.

She wasn't as hysterical as he had imagined.

She really had changed.

Perhaps it was because of what he had done in the past? Maddox pursed his thin lips when he thought of that. Moments later, he said softly, "I could explain all these things to you, but are you willing to listen?" "No."Minerva shook her head and smiled faintly. "Just as I don't want to hear what a murderer has to say after committing a crime, I don't want to know what you have to say. We both share the sconcept; a wrong is always wrong. I don't know and I don't care why you said those things toback then. I only know that you ruthlessly pushedaway. What you did is all I will remember." Hearing that, Maddox laughed at himself. "It looks like you won't believeat all, no matter what I say."

Minerva nodded. "That's right. That's all I have to say. It's up to you now, Mr. Yardley. The wind is very strong here and I'm feeling a little cold. I can't stay here any longer, so I'll head back first." After saying that, Minerva got up and walked out holding her bag. Maddox watched her retreating figure. The look in his eyes was as deep as a bottomless pit.

"It is a pity that no matter what you say, you will always be my wife." Upon hearing that, Minerva stopped walking. She turned to look at Maddox. "What do you mean?" "Don't you know? According to the law, we are still husband and wife." X