Perfect Mysterious Husband (Maddox and Kimberly)
Chapter 163

Mrs. Shell stared at Kimberly dazedly for a long time.

Then, she gasped exasperatedly, "You... Are you trying to anger me to death?"

Kimberly simply stood still and stared at her.

"You're asking for 100,000 dollars. Isn't that the same as asking for my life?" Kimberly asked.

Mrs. Shell was speechless for a moment before she tried to bargain, "Fine! How about 50,000 dollars? Even 30,000 dollars is fine!"

Kimberly scoffed, "Mother, you think too highly of

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Mrs. Shell refuted, "Kimberly, I raised you! Is this how you repay your mother? I'm asking for only a few thousand dollars, can't you give me that? You're so unfilial!"

Kimberly didn't say anything, but she unconsciously clenched her fists tightly. She bit her lip and ignored everyone on the street who was giving her strange and judgemental looks.

She didn't care about what other people thought of her anymore.

She really didn't have the money to give Mrs. Shell.

"Say something!" Mrs. Shell stepped forward and tugged at her clothes, saying, "Look at what you own now! Because of me, you get to enjoy all these nice things! You are such an ungrateful person. How can you ignore your parents when you are living a good life now?"

Mrs. Shell scolded her loudly. Kimberly closed her eyes and tried to ignore her mother, simply letting her tug at her clothes.

All of a sudden, a pair of big hands pulled her away from Mrs. Shell.

"Auntie, please stop." Kimberly heard a warm voice coming from above her. She opened her eyes and looked up blankly at that person.

It was Benedict.

Kimberly wondered why he was here.

"Who are you?" Mrs. Shell asked as she looked at the man who had appeared out of nowhere, shielding Kimberly behind him. He exuded a sense of nobleness, and his attire added to his extraordinary look. Mrs. Shell squinted her eyes and asked again, "Are you Kimberly's husband?"

Kimberly was stunned and she hurriedly explained, "Mom, he is not..."

Benedict was slightly stunned when he realized that Mrs. Shell was Kimberly's mother. He smiled and said, "You are Kimberly's mother?"

Kimberly looked at Benedict in surprise. What did he mean? Why didn't he deny it?

"Yes, I am Kimberly's mother. You are her husband, aren't you?" Mrs. Shell flashed a flattering smile and said without waiting for a reply, "The thing is, my family is facing some difficulties, so I wanted to borrow some money from Kimberly. But this girl is so stubborn. She told me she doesn't have any money... How is that possible? She is married into the Yardley family. I'm sure she must receive a good amount of pocket money. Besides, she also has a job..."

However, before Mrs. Shell could finish speaking, Benedict interrupted her with a faint smile, "Excuse me, how much do you need?"

Mrs. Shell quickly blurted out an amount.

"Not much, just two hundred thousand dollars!"

"Mom! You said..." Kimberly couldn't help shouting to interrupt her.

Mrs. Shell immediately glared fiercely at Kimberly.

Benedict remained smiling and kept Kimberly behind him, preventing her from speaking. Then, he took out his wallet and handed a card to Mrs. Shell.

He said, "Auntie, this bank card contains 300,000 dollars. You can use it if it's urgent. The password is six 7s."

When she heard the amount, Kimberly hurriedly came forward and reached for the card. However, Mrs. Shell was faster. She grabbed the card from Benedict and held in her hand, looking extremely happy. Mrs. Shell said, "Look at how sensible your husband is! I should thank you. Kimberly, you have married to a good man!"

Mrs. Shell was afraid that Kimberly would try to snatch the card away, so she quickly stepped back while saying, "I need to attend something urgent. Please excuse me. I'll visit you next time." However, when Mrs. Shell passed through the street and turned its corner, a realization abruptly dawned on her.

Wasn't Kimberly married to a disabled man? Benedict wasn't disabled!

But then, she thought of the money she was given and instantly dismissed those thoughts. She had 300,000 dollars now, and she could do anything she wanted.

Kimberly stood rooted with a disappointed look on her face. Benedict turned and looked at her.

He said, "Well, your mother has left."

"Why did you give her 300,000 dollars?" Kimberly asked in an incredibly sullen tone. Her eyes turned gloomy as she looked up at him and questioned unhappily, "Do you know what someone can do with that amount of money? I can't afford to pay you back! Do you even know what she will do with the money?"

Benedict was shocked to see her disconsolate gaze. Then, he smiled faintly.

He replied, "It's not a big deal. I'm happy to be able to help you. Besides, you don't need to pay me back."

Kimberly took a step back and stared at him with widened eyes.

She said, "How can I not pay you back? I hate owing favors to others. Now that my mother has taken your money, I have to repay it on her behalf!"

300,000 dollars was such a large sum of money... Benedict smiled bitterly as he asked, "Are you blaming me?"

Kimberly stared at him unwaveringly and did not speak.

Benedict looked at her worriedly and continued, "Then, please forgive me. I couldn't bear to see you allowing yourself to be bullied. I felt distressed, you silly girl." After that, he reached out his hand and caressed her head.

Kimberly was rendered speechless.

She was frozen in place and she looked at him incredulously.

She found his doting tone strange. In those deep eyes of his, she caught a glimpse of the complicated emotions under his gentle and doting expression.

Kimberly wondered what it was.

Suddenly, she realized something and quickly took a big step back. She looked at him in slight horror. Benedict's hand was left suspended awkwardly in the air. He froze for a moment before he retrieved his hand.

The smile disappeared from his face and he said, "I know it was my fault. But I did this because I treat you as my family. Don't stress about it. Just think of it as a gift."

Kimberly replied sarcastically, "A gift of 300,000 dollars. That's very generous of you, Brother Yardley."

Her sarcasm was so obvious, Benedict could not ignore it.

Kimberly clenched her fists and continued, "I don't need it. I will repay the money to you."

After that, Kimberly turned around and left.

"Kimberly..." Benedict tried to stop her, but she ignored him and left in a flash.

As though fleeing, Kimberly ran into the company. Her expression became stern as she entered the lift.

Kimberly thought about her life after she had married Maddox. Her life had not been peaceful. Not only did she owed money to the company, but she was also currently indebted to Maddox. It was disheartening. She had once thought she could work hard and get her bonus, but she got demoted instead.

It was difficult for her to earn any income now.

Suddenly, Kimberly thought of the shopping mall contract that Maddox had given her previously.

If it hadn't been for this desperate situation, Kimberly would have forgotten about it.

Last time, Maddox had bought the entire shopping mall and handed her the contract. She didn't want to accept it, but Maddox did not want the contract either. In the end, she had kept the contract in a box. Now, it felt like... it was time for her to pay the mall a visit.

And thus after she got off work, Kimberly straightaway headed to the mall. She went to the clothing store which she had gone to last time. When the sales assistant saw Kimberly, her face lit up with joy. The sales assistant greeted, "Miss Shell, you're finally here!"

Kimberly was confused.

"Has she been expecting me?" Kimberly thought to herself.