Perfect Mysterious Husband (Maddox and Kimberly)
Chapter 96

"Well, that's the question I have to ask you. After you assigned me with my wife, what's your purpose of showing up in front of her so often?" Maddox did not back down.

"Maddox, you've really misunderstood me on this matter. I just so happened to bump into her," Benedict explained.

"Is that so? Was it a coincidence or was it a rendezvous?" Maddox said, then he glimpsed at Kimberly.

The next moment, Kimberly clenched her fists and looked into Maddox's eyes fearlessly, moving her lips.

Just as everyone thought that she would explain the situation, Kimberly simply said, "It doesn't matter whether it's a coincidence or rendezvous. Whatever it is, it's up to you to think about. Anyway, you're just a swollen head that can't even listen to other people's explanation. There is no need for me to explain it to you."

"Kimberly!" Benedict frowned. He did not understand why Kimberly was still unwilling to give in at this time and insisted on arguing with Maddox.

"It's none of your business," Kimberly said as she pushed Benedict away and stepped forward to face Maddox with her petite body. "Don't you think that I'm sl*tty? Then, go ahead. What you saw is true. I'm the one who asked Brother to come over," she said. Maddox's gaze remained indifferent and he stared at her intimidatingly.

"Do you know what you're talking about?" Maddox asked.

Kimberly had really had enough of Maddox. Every word he uttered had stabbed her in the heart and hurt her so much. He never showed even a hint of kindness towards her. Every time he humiliated her, the pain gradually increased. The pain accumulated over time and eventually left her in agony. She was the one who begged to stay in the Yardley family, yet she genuinely could not hold her emotions back anymore.

"Kimberly, have you forgotten what I said to you just now? You..." Benedict said.

"Brother, this is my business with Maddox. Can you head back first?" Kimberly interrupted him and said to Benedict.

"Kimberly..." Benedict hesitated.

Kimberly cast him a firm glance and insisted on asking him to leave.

Benedict's lips twitched, but he said nothing in the end. He just nodded and then looked at Maddox, explaining, "Maddox, it's time for you to restrain your temper. Erica and I really haven't done anything inappropriate. We met each other by chance tonight. That's all I have to say. You two can talk about it."

After Benedict left, Sam instantly felt that he was redundant here. He pointed at himself and said, "Hmm...Should I leave too?"

No one paid attention to him and Sam touched his head with embarrassment. It was unnecessary for him to ask. Hence, Sam left as well.

Only Maddox and Kimberly remained in the garden.

When everyone else left, Kimberly looked at Maddox from a distance not too far nor too near. As the air turned tense, the moonlight was no longer as delicate as it was. When it shone on Maddox, he looked cold and lonely.

After a long time, Maddox took the initiative to speak, "Come here."

Kimberly stood still. She looked down and said, "I want to talk to you."

Hearing what she said, Maddox sneered, "Say it."

Kimberly looked at the ground and said, "We've made a deal at the beginning. I'll stay in the Yardley family so that they will become my temporary shelter. In the meantime, I'll be here to cover you from the forced marriage by Old Master Yardley. We're both equal in the deal, aren't we?"

"Who told you that it's an equal deal?" Maddox's cold tone made Kimberly raise her head in a sudden with a doubtful glance. "Is it... not?" she uttered.

Maddox slowly rolled his wheelchair forward to approach Kimberly. Because he was moving very slowly, Kimberly did not notice his movement. He moved forward and said indifferently, "It doesn't matter who the old man wants me to get married to. I am fine with anyone. But I won't agree given that the marriage involves a conspiracy or is set up by someone intentionally. Kimberly Shell, don't forget that even if our marriage is a deal, the person who should have married me is your sister, Erica Shell."

Kimberly trembled.

"Kimberly, you were married on behalf of your sister and you are also pregnant. You were the one begging me to let you stay that day," Maddox added.

Kimberly was rendered speechless.

Maddox continued, "Now, do you still want to say that this is an equal deal?"

Her eyes reddened. Kimberly bit her lower lip and said, "Well, even if I begged you to let me stay, our marriage is still merely a deal. Why do you have to belittle me? Why?"

Maddox smiled faintly and replied, "It's fun."

Hearing this, Kimberly's eyes widened in disbelief. "It's fun?" she gasped.

Was it simply because of fun, he could belittle her and misunderstand her?

Maddox's smile was malicious, and his tone was as cold as ice. "Do you think it's easy to take the role as my wife? Kimberly, this is the price the Shell family has to pay for deceiving me!" he said.

Price?

Kimberly stood under the tree with a pallid face. Her face was even paler under the moonlight. With her hair spreading out in the breeze, she looked like a ghost.

It turned out that it was because of this. This was the reason why Maddox treated Kimberly badly all this time. She understood now. "So, in your opinion, I am the one taking advantage of this marriage after marrying you, right?" Kimberly asked.

Maddox raised his eyebrows and replied, "Aren't you?"

Kimberly did not know what else she could say, so she lowered her gaze.

Did he think that she wanted to marry him? She was also a victim of this marriage.

However, he would never understand even if she told him that. She said with a self-mocking smile, "Yeah, I am such a person."

Maddox frowned. What was wrong with this woman? Why did she stop arguing all of a sudden?

"This is what you wanted to talk about with me?" Maddox said.

Kimberly looked up at him again, with a calm and indifferent expression.

"That's all. There's nothing much to say. I'll go back now," Kimberly deadpanned.

After that, she turned around to leave. Maddox frowned deeply, gnashing his teeth and ordered, "Come back here."

Kimberly stopped in her tracks and smiled, "Do you have any order for me, Young Master Yardley?"

From now on, she would be clear of her identity. No matter what he said, she would just take it as a deal. She would not have any other thoughts. She was being overly emotional that day.

Maddox was right. It was an unequal deal. One had to pay the price for playing some tricks.

And she, Kimberly Shell, was the person who had to bear it.

"What are you calling me?" Maddox asked.

Kimberly stood still for a while and suddenly turned around. Under the moonlight, she looked deserted and her smile was cold.

"Young Master Yardley, what can I do for you?" Kimberly replied.

Maddox was stunned.

D*mn it!

Maddox was not used to her sudden change of attitude. Furthermore, her expression was so calm. He could sense that he was losing something gradually.

This irritated him very much!

"Who allowed you to address me like that?" Maddox asked.

Kimberly smiled slightly and said, "It's you! Young Master Yardley. You said you want me to address you like everyone else."

Maddox responded, "It is only applicable when we are outside or in the company. If you call me by this way at home, are you intending to let the old man replace out something?"

"Oh, Young Master Yardley, what do you want me to call you then? Tell me, I'll change," Kimberly rejoined,

Unexpectedly, Kimberly became exceptionally docile as if she was an obedient subordinate.