Female Novel
Chapter 93
When Kimberly came to her senses, she saw Sylvia explaining herself nervously, and so she gaveher a comforting smile.
"I'm not blaming you for what you've said. I'm just thinking about something else," Kimberly said.
"What's wrong?" Sylvia looked at her worriedly and reached out to hold her hand. "Are you worriedthat you can't find the man? Kimberly, don't worry, I will find him for you. I promise!" Sylvia assured.
As Sylvia made her promise, Kimberly couldn't help laughing, "Sylvia, why are you being so nice tome? This is supposed to be my concern, yet you have been working hard for me."
"Because we are best friends. It's just..." Sylvia suddenly thought of something. She paused andasked softly, "Kimberly, we will be best friends forever, right?"
Kimberly nodded, "Of course."
"Then... if I've done something to hurt you someday, would you... forgive me?" Sylvia askedcautiously.
"What?" Kimberly did not understand what she said for a while. "Something to hurt me?" she utteredin confusion.novelbin
"Yes, sometimes... You know me, sometimes I make mistakes recklessly. I may let you downinadvertently. When the time comes... you must forgive me!" Sylvia implored. Kimberly said, "Haveyou ever not been reckless? I've never blamed you for so many years. What's more, you havehelped me a lot. I should be grateful to you instead."
"Ah, let's not talk about it. Do you want to have a bite of cake?" Sylvia quickly changed the topic.
Kimberly immediately said, "No!"
Both of them had a whale of a time in the cafe. Finally, they finished eating and left together. Sylviavolunteered to send Kimberly home. When they arrived at the door of the Yardley family, sheblinked and said, "Kimberly, shall I accompany you upstairs?"
Kimberly thought for a moment and shook her head. "Nah, it's okay. It's getting late. It's dangerousfor you to drive back later when it gets dark. You'd better go back now," she answered.
Sylvia pouted her lips in disappointment.
"Well, then I'll come to see you tomorrow," she said.
After Sylvia left, Kimberly walked with light steps into the house of the Yardley family. When she wasabout to head upstairs, the servant came forward and stopped her.
"Second Young Madam, Old Master Yardley wants to see you," the servant uttered.
When the servant mentioned Old Master Yardley, Kimberly's petite body shivered. "I see. I'll be rightthere," Kimberly replied.
When she reached the study, she thought that Old Master Yardley would scold or ask her for afavor. However, when she entered, Old Master Yardley was looking at her with a pleasant smile. Atthis moment, his face was not solemn and fierce but kind, which calmed her down.
"Old... Old Master?" Kimberly stuttered.
"Erica, here you are," the old man said as he stood up, walking to the table next to the tea table andsitting down. Then, he gestured to Kimberly and said, "Come and have a seat."
Kimberly was puzzled by the abrupt change of Old Master Yardley's attitude, but she still walkedover and sat down in front of him. "Old Master Yardley? What... what can I do for you?" she asked.
"Erica, you're married to Maddox. Why do you still call me Old Master?" Old Master Yardley said.
Upon hearing his words, Kimberly was stunned. He had never said anything when she called himOld Master before.
"You should call me Grandpa," added Old Master Yardley.
Kimberly was startled and her eyes widened a little. What was going on? Why did Old MasterYardley change his attitude toward her so abruptly?
"Old Master Yardley, I..." Kimberly uttered.
"You've only joined the Yardley family recently. If there is anything you are not used to, don't be shyto tell me. Or, if you need any help, I'll help you as much as possible," he uttered. At the same time,he took out a credit card and put it in front of Kimberly. "I know about the Shell family's situation.You must've suffered a lot. Take this as your pocket money from me," he explained. No! This wastoo strange!
Kimberly stood up suddenly and insisted, "Grandpa,
I can't accept the money. I'm now working as Maddox's assistant and I have a salary."
"I know, but it's not a big amount, is it? We can't let the outsiders look down on the Second YoungMadam of the Yardley family."
Kimberly gripped the hem of her shirt, her face was a little pale.
"Grandpa, is there something... you want to tell me?" Kimberly said.
Old Master Yardley also stood up, stroking his beard while looking at her smilingly.
"You are a smart child," Old Master Yardley said.
Kimberly's heart skipped a beat.
"Sure enough! There must be a reason for me to be kind to you," said Old Master Yardley.
"Here's the thing. That friend of yours from the Hanover family, what's her name?" he asked.
Kimberly bit her lower lip and did not answer.
"She's a very well- behaved girl. Erica, are you familiar with her?" he continued.
Erica, she was now Erica Shell... Thinking of this, Kimberly lowered her gaze and said nervously,"Somewhat familiar..."
"How did you know each other?" Old Master Yardley asked.
Kimberly's hand trembled and she almost stepped backwards. But before she could move, OldMaster Yardley said,
"The Yardley family has only two kids, Maddox and Benedict. Maddox is already married to you. Idon't have to be worried about him. But Benedict isn't young anymore, yet he hasn't found a partner.I think the girl from the Hanover family is good for him..." Old Master Yardley said.
Kimberly finally understood his intention. It turned out that Old Master Yardley wanted her to beBenedict's and Sylvia's matchmaker.
But... would Sylvia like Benedict? Or would Benedict fall in love with Sylvia? Kimberly did not thinkso. She had known Sylvia for a long time, and guys like Benedict were not Sylvia's cup of tea.
When they were students, Sylvia admired those who were domineering. As for those top studentswho excelled in their studies, she would not take a second look at them no matter how handsomethey were. On the contrary, she used to chase after a macho in school.
But she failed in the end anyway.
Kimberly knew that there was a huge gap between Benedict and Sylvia's taste in terms of choosinga lover.
"Grandpa, maybe... it won't work," Kimberly muttered.
"What?" Old Master Yardley's tone became stern all of a sudden. Kimberly was frightened so shetook a few steps back and explained in a small voice, "Sylvia... has a boyfriend!"
There was no other way, that was the only thing she could say. "She has a boyfriend?" he muttered.At first, Old Young Master Yardley was stunned, but after a while, he came to his senses and said,"What does it matter? A boyfriend is not a husband. As long as she is not married, there is still achance that she and Benedict can fall in love with each other. Just help me to ask for Sylvia'sopinion."
Kimberly was speechless as she thought, "Isn't that excuse enough to reject him?" She bit her lowerlip and had no choice but to answer, "I understand, I'll ask her."
"Keep the pocket money," Old Master Yardley said as he gestured at the credit card on the table.
Kimberly didn't dare to accept it, but Old Master Yardley's eyes glared at her fiercely. It seemed thatif she didn't take it, he would not believe that she would do him a favor. Feeling helpless, Kimberlyhad to take the credit card before she left the study.
She went upstairs, feeling worried.
There was also another reason why she did not want Sylvia and Benedict to be together.
The Yardley family was too complicated.
Benedict, Maddox, and Old Master Yardley were not in the same league. There were fights andschemes involved. If... Sylvia got married to Benedict, she would be thrown to the wolves.
Kimberly was Sylvia's best friend. Herself was already suffering now, she could not drag Sylviadown with her!