Perfect Mysterious Husband (Maddox and Kimberly)
Chapter 217

"Nothing to do with me?"

Benedict was dumbfounded when he heard what Kimberly said. He had never expected her to say such hurtful words. "Kimberly, think about it carefully. Did you really mean what you said?" Benedict grabbed her wrist and prodded her.

Kimberly looked up at him and said, "Brother Yardley, I have told you before, it is impossible for us to be together. Why don't you give up? Besides, I am Maddox's wife. No matter how he treats me, my own feelings are my business."

Benedict was seething on the inside.

"He treats you like trash, and you're fine with it? Even if he humiliates you and takes advantage of you, it doesn't matter? Kimberly, why are you so stupid?"

Kimberly pursed her lips and said nothing. Benedict didn't want to give up, so he stepped forward and hugged her.

"If you come to me, I can give you the happiness you want. I will definitely treat you a thousand times better than Maddox."

"Ha!"

As soon as he had finished his words, Benedict heard a low laugh.

He stepped back in surprise, and then saw the mocking smile on Kimberly's face.

"You said that you will treat me well. You said that Maddox was using me to humiliate me. However, I think you're no better than him."

Hearing this, he froze for a moment, "What did you say?"

Kimberly calmly pulled her hand back again. "Am I wrong? No matter what Maddox does or whatever you say, I am just a toy that you two brothers fight over." Benedict frowned and asked, "Why do you think so?"

"It's not what I think. It's a fact. Do you still remember when Old Master called me over after I married into the Yardley family? You were there too, weren't you? Old Master wanted me to keep an eye on Maddox. You wanted to place me by Maddox's side as a pawn in the marriage. However, you didn't expect that I wouldn't work for you, so... you changed your strategy and decided to treat me better, thinking that I would be useful to you if you were kind to me. Is that right?"

Her words were forceful. Although her voice was very soft, every word cut deep into his heart. It was as if someone had slapped him in the face.

Looking at Kimberly's cold, sharp eyes, Benedict moved his lips but couldn't utter a word for the longest time.

"Sounds like I'm right." Kimberly's smile became more sarcastic, and then she reached out to press the buttons on the elevator.

Benedict stopped her hand before her finger landed on the button. Then, he produced a reply in an exhausted voice.

"Yes, you are right. At first, that was indeed my objective, but gradually I noticed... I started to fall in love with you. Kimberly, I don't have my original intentions anymore. Now, I wholeheartedly love you, no other motive."

He said it so affectionately that any heart would melt instantly.

However, Kimberly thought that he was just acting. She curled her lips and asked, "Anyone can sweet talk a lady. Since you know who I am, you should know that I am not an ordinary girl. This sweet talk is not going to work on me."

After that, Kimberly immediately shrugged his hands away, and then pressed the button to the next floor. When the elevator arrived, she immediately walked out.

"It doesn't matter if you don't believe me!" Benedict said anxiously when he saw her leaving. "I honestly like you. I'm willing to give you my time! I'll wait until you understand what I mean. But before that, can you promise me that you'll take good care of yourself and not let Maddox humiliate and use you?"

Kimberly stopped and looked back at him.

"Brother Yardley, your mentality makes you think that it's humiliation. Have you ever thought of whether I like Maddox? So even if he uses me and humiliates me, I... am willing to go through it."

"What did you say? Did you say that you like Maddox?" "Yes." Kimberly nodded in affirmation as she said, "I like him. That's why, whatever I want to do is my business. I hope you will not interfere with my affairs in the future. As for the 300,000 dollars you gave to my mother, I will replace a way to return it to you as soon as possible."

After that, she quickly turned around and left without giving Benedict any chance to speak.

Benedict stood rooted to the spot, looking at the petite figure as she walked away, sorrow filling his eyes.

Ding-

When the elevator door closed again, Benedict's cold eyes sank like the deep sea.

Kimberly walked without a destination in mind. She didn't expect to replace herself in the finance department. On the way, she bumped into Vera who was coming out of the pantry. When their eyes met, both of them were stunned. After a while, Vera offered a smile.

"Kimberly, are you looking for me?"

"Uh..." Kimberly flashed an awkward smile. She did not know how to answer her question.

Should she say that she had come to the finance department by accident?

Before she could finish her sentence, Vera placed the cup in her hand down on a table and ran towards her excitedly. She hugged her and said, "That's great. I knew you wouldn't be so cruel to ignore me. Kimberly, I'm so happy." Kimberly didn't know what to say.

She couldn't bear to break such an innocent thought, so she nodded her head reluctantly.

Vera continued, "You kept ignoring me these few days, I thought our friendship could not be saved. I didn't expect you to come and replace me today. By the way, let's go over to my desk. I have a gift for you." After that, Vera pulled her towards her desk without caring about what Kimberly thought. Kimberly felt helpless and followed her.

Vera handed her a gift bag. "I know I was a little impulsive. I shouldn't have said anything before I have any solid evidence, but... I did it for you. I bought this at the mall the other day. But I was afraid that you would ignore me, so I didn't dare to look for you."

Kimberly lowered her head and opened the box. There was an exquisite brooch inside.

For some reason, she was overwhelmed by the gesture and tears started to fill her eyes.

Vera treated her so sincerely, however, all this while... she had never thought of patching things up with her. Yes, she did replace fault in what Vera had said. She had even felt that she did not need friends like Vera.

She had been Sylvia's good friend for so many years, and she wasn't going to let a few words destroy their friendship, hence... she had decided to choose Sylvia. However, she didn't expect Vera to wait for her.

Kimberly sniffed as she thought to herself. "Huh? Are you crying?" Vera finally realized that Kimberly's eyes were red. She suddenly became nervous and said, "I'm sorry. Did I say something wrong?" Kimberly looked at her and sobbed, her eyes red, "Actually... I happened to stumble upon the finance department. I did not purposely come over to replace you. I... don't want to lie to you."