Perfect Mysterious Husband (Maddox and Kimberly)

Vera paused for a moment before she did as instructed.

She and Minerva had typed up a quotation that day but had not finalized it yet.

She handed the printed quotation over to Maddox politely. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"Please have a look at our quotation. We've offered you a special discount as our company is relatively new. If you like our designs and recommend us to more clients, we will send you a complimentary design on your birthday every year."

Minerva spoke calmly. Even Vera could not resist glancing at her with a hint of surprise.

She could not figure out how Minerva could be so calm about all this.

Maddox looked at the quotation before him as she spoke.

Even though he did not show it, he was inwardly mad at her.

Maddox did not speak a word even after Minerva's introduction. She did not seem to think anything of it.

An eerie silence fell upon the office. Maddox did not once look up from the piece of paper he was holding in his hands.

No one knew what he was thinking.

A moment later, he suddenly curled his lips into a smile.

"Is that so? Well, do I get the privilege to set some conditions?"

Minerva's eyes flickered to his and asked for clarification, "What do you mean by that?"

Maddox laid the quotation on the table then. He tapped his fingers on the table and bore his eyes into hers as he said, "Can I pick the designer I want to work with?"

Vera's face paled a little at that and she held her breath.

She was now sure that Maddox was after Minerva.

In the beginning, she thought it might have been a coincidence. However, after acknowledging Minerva's calm acceptance towards the whole situation, it seems like that wasn't the case.

all indicated that he was there

paused for a brief moment before she nodded at him with

can pick the designer you want to

With a final tap

believe her ears. The deal was done? Just

the other hand, Minerva did not seem the least bit startled, "Don't you need to think it over? After all, you're still not familiar with our company's work.

need forthat. I'm

stared intensely at

had already set his

bring it over to you. Can I have your ID card for identification purposes?" Maddox nodded, handing her his

that, Vera and Minerva excused themselves for a moment to get

employees in

the arm good-naturedly, "What are you trying to do? You're injured, I'll handle it.

Minerva snapped back to her senses, lowering her gaze

She was no help now that

had been a force of habit to offer

was left pondering upon his interaction with Minerva. Throughout the conversation, he could not

face.

herself, Maddox took the time to give her

thought that she had transformed into an

had light makeup on and wore a casual, tasteful

was different from the one at

particularly professional. However, this time, she

with the contract preparation, Vera

review the terms of the contract and let us know if you have any questions," Vera

it, Maddox signed his name without so much as another

"May we begin now?"

startled but

did not expect him to sign the contract in

like that when he signed that

a happy collaboration," Minerva answered politely, passing

stretched out his hand to her

on it?" Maddox

pursed her lips and slowly

a glimpse of her hand, he noticed that it was wrapped with