Female Novel
Chapter 440
Doesn't matter?
Hearing Kelly's words, Minerva's gaze gradually deepened. She said in a much softer tone, lookingforward into emptiness.
"Why would you say so? Compared to the unseeable future, I cherish all my past awards even morefor all the hard work paid off. Perhaps when you receive numerous awards, others will think that youdon't care about these awards anymore, but... is that true?"
She turned around and cast a serious glance at Kelly.
"Believe me, no matter how many years have passed, no matter what position you are in, you willnever forget this moment."
Her solemn and determined eyes shocked Kelly for a moment. After a while, Kelly pressed her lipstogether.
"I believe what you said... Thank you!"
Minerva smiled without saying a word.
"How are things progressing?"
"I have already asked a lawyer to contact the Yardley Corporation. This time, I have chosen the bestlawyer. He assured me that he would handle it well, and he will negotiate on our behalf to minimizethe penalty," Vera said confidently.
Hearing her words, Minerva nodded reassuringly. "That's great."novelbin
She was slightly worried that no lawyer would be willing to help her in this matter.
"By the way, Helen's agent informed me that she has been busy filming recently. She can only comewhen she is free."
"Okay, pack up and get off from work."
"Alright."
The two of them packed up and left the office. They planned to pick up Beanie along the way.
However, when they arrived downstairs, they saw another figure in the parking lot.
The lights of the parking lot illuminated the long shadows of his figure. Vera, who was standingbeside Minerva paused for a moment before turning to Minerva.
"Minerva, that person..."
Minerva looked at the person in the distance. After a moment of silence, she passed the car keys toVera. "Drive Beanie home first. Don't worry about me."
Vera took the keys and said in a tentative manner, "Beanie had been looking forward to seeing yousince last night, you..."
"Don't worry. I'll be back soon."
"Well, call me if you need anything."
After glancing at the man in the distance, Vera turned around and left.
She felt at ease with Maddox. Although she didn't
hope for Minerva to be entangled with him, she was certain that Maddox wouldn't harm Minerva.
After the car drove away, a dreadful silence befell the parking lot.
Minerva remained motionless, while the man remained rooted to his spot as well. She thought for amoment and decided to make things clear to him. As such, she took the initiative to walk towardsthe figure.
When she got closer, Minerva could notice that his eyes were gleaming with a trace of rage. Evenso, she asked calmly, "Mr. Yardley, do you need a place to talk?"
"Talk?" Maddox sneered, looking at her mockingly. "Talk about what? How a well-known designercame back to Hidalgo to breach her contract?"
Minerva was speechless.
"Mr. Yardley, I know that you may not be in a good mood now, but I have the right to terminate it. Ican't fulfill your requirements, so it's better to terminate our contract. I won't accommodate yourrequest in the future and you can get your compensation as well. What's wrong with it?"
"Huh? Do you think I am lacking money? The compensation? Is this the break-up fee instead?"
Minerva frowned slightly. What did he mean by break-up fee? Didn't they go their separate waysfive years ago? What did he mean by this now?
Did he mean the break-up fee for this contract?
As she thought of this, Minerva had roughly figured it out, pursing her lips.
"Mr. Yardley, you can consider it that way. I have some matters to attend to, so will you excuse mefor the time being?"
After saying this, she turned around and prepared to leave.
But when she was about to leave, Maddox, who remained motionless the whole time, suddenlyreached out and grabbed her wrist. He pulled her back and pressed her against the car next tothem.
"Do you hate me that much?"
He held her hands above her head and pressed his body on hers discontentedly.
"Do you hate me so much to the point that you refuse to spend another minute alone with me?"
The colder his voice was, the more dangerous the aura around him became.
"You don't even want to collaborate with me? Are you disgusted just by seeing me?"
In the end, his entire body was pressing against her, which made it difficult for her to breathe. Mostimportantly, she was overwhelmed by the compelling aura around him.
Minerva moved her lips and intended to argue with him, yet she heard footsteps coming fromoutside.
"I heard that Kelly's design has been exhibited in the exhibition hall on the sixth floor. It's soamazing. This should be the first designed outfit of our company!"
"Well, after all, we are a new company, it's perfectly normal to be the first designed outfit." It wasKelly's and Jessica's voices.
Minerva's expression changed.
If her staff saw her in such a manner, how would she face them in the future?
As she thought of this, Minerva quickly reached out to push Maddox, who was in front of her. Shewanted to push him away, but against his rock-solid body, she was helpless.
Minerva was tensed up at once. She lowered her voice, "Please get up immediately, let me go!
Maddox was exceptionally calm at this moment compared to her anxiousness. He slowly reachedout to rub her fair cheeks. His fingertips were twined by a strand of black hair. He laughed in a lowvoice, "What's wrong? Are you scared?"
The sound of footsteps drew closer and closer. Minerva paled. She glared hatefully at him, yet inthe end, she cried out in a pleading voice.
"Please!"
Maddox's eyes darkened. He brought her to a dark corner before the staff members came over.
Her back was initially pressed against the car, but she was now against the cold wall. It didn't hurt,because... Maddox's hand was on her back to support her.
The two of them came closer to each other due to the confined space and the fear of beingdiscovered by others. Their breaths mingled in the darkness. When Minerva inhaled, she could feelhis breath.
Her heart was in a mess and she leaned behind.
"Let's go home. I have to celebrate tonight. After all... it's a special day!" Kelly's voice could beheard.
Aaron said, "Hey, Kelly, take me with you! I want to go as well!"
"Okay!" Kelly was rarely in such a good mood. "Come over here yourself. I'm not going to informyou."
Aaron smiled, "No problem!"
They conversed as they got into the car and left soon.
Minerva had been holding her breath as she listened to them. After confirming that there was noone outside, she pushed away Maddox forcefully.
Maddox staggered a few steps back. He then raised his head and looked at her with a hurt look inhis eyes.