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Chapter 241

Kimberly looked in the mirror, lost in her thoughts.

Maybe it was because she had found the earrings and kept on thinking about it. Maybe that waswhy she had the dream.

She quickly wiped her face dry and went out of the bathroom.

Maddox's side of the bed was already empty by the time she had woken up. He must have left earlyin the morning. Kimberly glanced at the clock and realized that it was already working hours. Whichmeant that.... she was late for work.

Having the realization dawned on her, Kimberly immediately changed into her work clothes andrushed to the company.novelbin

She arrived at the office and happened to bump into Maddox and Sam who were on their way to ameeting. Kimberly was coming out of the elevator while they were entering it.

Maddox frowned when he saw her. He stared at her unhappily and said, "Aren't you supposed to beresting at home? What are you doing here?"

"Huh?" Kimberly responded in confusion.

"You are injured." Maddox stared at her clothes, his gaze falling on her neck where her woundswere still visible. Suddenly, a thought struck him and he asked, "Have you applied the medicine onthe wound today?" She knew that she had forgotten to do so. She instinctively reached out andtouched her neck, "No, not yet."

"Go home and apply it. Take a rest."

Ding-

Kimberly quickly walked out of the elevator just as the door was closing. Sam pushed Maddox intothe elevator.

Maddox then reached out for Kimberly and quickly pulled her into the elevator. "Sam, send herhome."

Sam was stunned, "But the meeting..."

"I'm fine." Kimberly quickly interrupted him, "The injuries are basically skin abrasions. Besides, theointment that your aunt gave works wonders. The wounds are almost all healed. I can work."

Maddox sneered when he heard her. He looked at her mockingly and said, "No matter how goodthe ointment is, it is still not a miracle medicine. You got injured yesterday and you're telling me thatyou are healed? Are you trying to fool me or convince yourself of something?"

Kimberly replied, "But... it doesn't hurt that much anymore."

She looked at him timidly, and there was a trace of grievance and pleading in her cold eyes. Shelooked wronged and pitiful.

Anyone would pity her when they saw that face.

Maddox frowned even more and thought, "What's wrong with this woman... why is she actingpitiful?"

"D*mn it. Sam, get her out of here." Sam was speechless.

He had no choice but to oblige. "Miss Shell, come on. I'll send you home."

When Kimberly realized that Maddox wasn't looking at her, she spoke up, "Fine, then. I will not worktoday. I can head home by myself. But first, I want to see how Vera is doing. Is that okay?"

Maddox finally looked up at her when he heard her. "Vera?"

"Yes. She was there to help me yesterday. I just want to check on her. Is that okay?" Kimberlyasked cautiously.

Maddox frowned and stared at her with his deep eyes. After a moment, he replied in his deep voice.

"Go. Report back to me in half an hour's time."

She questioned, "But don't you have a meeting to attend?"

Maddox's gaze was complicated as he replied, "The meeting only lasts half an hour."

"Then, I'll go ahead and look for Vera. I'll see you later."

The door of the elevator closed. When they arrived at the conference room, Kimberly watchedMaddox exit the elevator. Before he had left, he gave her a cold stare, reminding Kimberly about herpromise to report back to him in half an hour.

When Kimberly arrived at Vera's department, she found her sitting in front of a computer, bored outof her mind. When Vera heard the footsteps getting closer, she raised her head and saw Kimberly."Kimberly?"

Kimberly immediately got up and walked over to Vera. She reached out to touch Vera, but when sheraised her hand, Vera grimaced in pain.

Kimberly's expression also changed. She stepped forward and asked worriedly, "Are you okay?"

Vera pulled at her lips awkwardly. "I'm fine."

"I'm sorry. Were you injured?"

Vera replied with mock ease, "I twisted my arm. The doctor said it's not a big deal. It'll probably hurtfor a few days. I'm fine."

"Are you really fine?" Kimberly looked at her worriedly and said, "I'm sorry that I got you injured aswell. And yesterday afternoon..."

"You left with Young Master Yardley, right? I know. You don't have to apologize to me. Sam told methat your injuries were quite serious."

Right. Kimberly almost forgot that Sam was guarding the emergency room door at that time.

Benedict and Vera would have definitely seen him by the time they got back. Vera must have askedSam about her.

"I'm fine." Vera shrugged indifferently, but she had a bitter smile on her face, "I just feel bad for VicePresident Yardley. The look on his face when he realized that you weren't there was unbearable. Hewas so disappointed. It was like he lost his soul."

Kimberly interrupted her, "Don't mention that."

"You really have no mercy for him, do you? Just because you don't like him, you don't care for hisfeelings, no matter how devastated he is. Even I felt sorry for him. I'm surprised that you don't feelanything at all." Vera said.

Kimberly lowered her head and looked at the ground thoughtfully.

She explained, "Being indifferent is the best way to respond, isn't it? I am not his girlfriend. If Irespond to his feelings, wouldn't it hurt him more instead?"

"You're right. By the way, let's find a quiet place to talk. Come with me."

Then, Vera pulled Kimberly into her office and gently closed the door, "Yesterday, I heard thatBianca was fine. Both mother and baby are doing well. Is it true?"

Kimberly nodded, "Yes."

"Does this mean that the incident has nothing to do with us?" Vera was more concerned about herown wellbeing. The day before, she was so angry that she wanted to kill Bianca on the spot. Afterall, Bianca and those women had beaten them up pretty badly.

However, now that Vera had calmed down, she finally realized the seriousness of the matter.

Vera had thought that... Bianca had lost so much blood. The baby definitely couldn't make it.

Who would have thought...

"Well, the incident should have nothing to do with us. But... I am pretty sure they won't let it go soeasily." Kimberly had seen Jonathan's expression from the day before. He would never let this gothat easily. "Huh? Do they still want to make trouble? But the woman is fine!"

Kimberly smiled faintly and replied, "I'm just speculating. He might not pursue this matter, but don'tworry about it. I won't let you get involved."

Vera frowned, "What are you talking about? I'm not only worried about myself, but also you. I willnot let you bear all the responsibility!"

"Well, don't worry about this. I just come to see how you are doing. I have to report back to Maddoxsoon."

Vera was curious and asked, "What? Were you happy when he took you off your feet yesterday?"

Speaking of the incident the day before, Kimberly's face turned a little red out of embarrassment."Don't mention it. I really have to leave soon."

"Hey, don't leave just yet. I want to tell you something. Remember that day when we went shoppingand Young Master Yardley tagged along with us? I asked you to put on the earrings, right? Theylooked good on you, so I wanted to sneak back to the store to get it for you. However, when I gotthere, do you know what the store assistant said? She said that a man had already bought theearrings. Can you guess who?"

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