Chapter 464


    That news struck Minerva like a bolt of lightning. It took her a long time to recover.


    What did he mean when he said that they were still husband and wife ording to thew?


    Minerva felt that her heart was about to stop beating.


    Maddox stood up and quickly closed the distance between them with the strides of his long legs.


    Stopping before her, he reached out to touch her forehead. His voice was soft and charming.


    "In the past five years, we didn''t actually get divorced."


    Minerva suddenly raised her head and looked at him while breathing heavily.


    How could that be?


    "Do you think that you can decide whether you want to be my woman?"


    Speaking of that, Maddox''s eyes darkened. Minerva couldn''tprehend the distant look of his


    eyes. He took a step closer, reached out to hold her shoulders, then he leaned closer and


    whispered in her ear.


    "I won''t let you get away so easily. I won''t be merciful. You''ve always been my woman and you have


    no right to escape from me."


    Minerva was stunned for a brief moment. Then, she lunged back and shouted angrily.


    "Why don''t I have the right? We have lived apart for five years. Even if I can''t get your consent, I


    can still divorce you!"


    Her voice was a little loud, attracting the eyes of the people around her. Maddox didn''t care. Even if


    others were standing in front of him and watching them, it did not irk him.


    Minerva would usually be concerned about that. However, Maddox''s words had struck a nerve, so


    she replied with extreme anger. At that moment, she didn''t care about how the spectators would


    perceive her.


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    Hearing her say the word "divorce" was an unpleasant experience for Maddox.


    He took a step forward and grabbed her arm.


    "If a divorce is as simple as you think, you wouldn''t have remained as my wife in the past five


    years."


    Upon hearing that, Minerva''s eyes slowly widened. "You''re controlling me?"


    Maddox did not say anything, staring at her with a deep gaze.


    Momentster, Minerva forcefully shook his hand off and staggered backwards. Everything had


    happened too suddenly. She needed to go back and ask Quill what was going on.


    Minerva turned around and left. Maddox wanted to run after her, but when he saw her pale face, he


    stopped in ce.


    He had just told her the news and she must have needed some time to digest it. Hence, it was


    better for her to be alone.


    Thinking of that, Maddox looked at Sam on one side and said, "Send her home. Be careful on the


    way back."


    Sam nodded. After which, he swiftly followed.


    Minerva originally wanted to go home by car, but Sam drove the car to her side.


    "Miss Hanover, get in the car. It''s hard to get a taxi here and since I was the one who brought you


    here, Young Master Yardley wants me to send you back."


    Minerva''s eyes trembled when she heard Maddox''s name. She then looked at Sam, who was sitting


    in the car. "Is what he said all true?"


    Sam was startled when he heard that. He did not reply.


    "You are his assistant. You know everything about him. Tell me, is what he said really true? In the


    past five years, he and I haven''t divorced at all?"


    In the end, Sam nodded his head. His expression was a little grave.


    "Yes, that''s right."


    Minerva only felt that all the strings in her heart were broken. It was so painful that she could not


    breathe.


    So, what did her many years of absence mean?


    Was it all a joke?


    "Miss Hanover, get in the car."


    Sam urged.


    Minerva ignored him and walked forward on her own while saying, "There''s no need for that. I want


    to be alone for the moment."


    "But..." "Don''t follow me."


    Her slender back was full of determination. If he followed after, she would probably not get in the car


    either.


    Thinking of that, Sam had to call Maddox and described the current situation. "Young Master


    Yardley, what should we do now? She doesn''t want to get in the car, and I have no other ways."


    There was a long silence. After a while, Maddox said coldly, "Follow her until she returns home


    safely."


    "I understand." Only then did Sam hang up the phone. He then drove slowly behind Minerva.


    The restaurant was located by the sea. Therefore, it took Minerva a long time to get to the side of


    the road. The sea breeze had blown her long dress and ck hair into a mess. Furthermore,


    Minerva was very good-looking and she had a tall figure. Thus, the passers-by could not help but


    stop to ask her questions.


    "Beautiful girl, where are you going? Do you want me to give you a ride?"


    Minerva looked coldly at the man and she didn''t even reply.


    She wasn''t obligated to be polite to anyone who tried to hit on her.


    Although her re was frosty, her eyes and face were beautiful, and they attracted the man.


    "Beautiful girl, why are you acting so cold? It''s difficult to get a taxi here. Everyone here is a tourist.


    There''s only my friend and I in the car. If youe in, we can send you to the ce you want to


    go."


    Although Minerva paid him no attention, he pestered her endlessly.


    "Get into the car. How long will it take for you to walk on the road? You look so thin so you must be


    very tired."


    She stopped in her tracks.


    For a brief moment, the man thought she had been persuaded to enter the car. Hence, he smiled


    and was about to open the car to wee her.


    However, at that moment, she uttered stonily, "Get lost."


    The smile on the man''s face froze. He had never expected that. Taken by surprise, he froze on the


    spot for a long time.


    By the time he came to his senses, Minerva was already far away.


    "Hahaha, Boris got rejected today. That''s something you don''t see everyday. In the past, you were


    very good at seducing women, weren''t you?" His good friend in the passenger seat kept teasing


    him.


    Provoked, Boris'' face took on a ruthless expression, and then he scolded, "It''s none of your


    business. I''m willing to do it anyway."


    "She was a beauty, but unfortunately... She didn''t take you seriously." His friend continued to tease


    him.


    Boris stared at the graceful figure in front of him.


    "Now she''s really struck a nerve."


    Sam had been following behind Minerva. Although Sam had watched as she was osted, he


    didn''t go up to stop it because he felt that nothing woulde out of it. After a while, he saw the car


    following Minerva as well.


    The passengers of that car didn''t seem to notice Sam''s car.


    Sam frowned and wondered if he should stop them or call Maddox. To his surprise, Minerva


    stopped by the roadside and waved to a car.


    It was a truck passing by. The driver seemed to be an honest man. When he saw her waving her


    hand, he stopped.


    "What can I do for you, little girl?"


    "Uncle." Minerva smiled, "I want to go to the city. Could you give me a ride?"


    The old man seemed to be on guard. Looking around, Minerva knew what he was worried about.


    She could only say, "I came over with my friend, but he didn''t have the time to send me back so I


    have no choice but to walk back by myself. Could you kindly send me back, sir? I''ll pay you the


    fare."