Chapter 656


    It was so obvious.


    Minerva touched the mark and wanted to take some concealer to cover it up. However, when they


    left, she realised she hadn''t brought anything along. She only had her phone in her hand.


    "Where''s my bag?"


    "It''s probably at home," Maddox replied, a satisfied smile on his lips.


    She thought for a moment as she touched the hickey. Then, she turned to look at him.


    "Did you do it on purpose?"


    "You''re my woman. Is there a problem with leaving a mark on my woman''s body?" He said, and his


    tone suddenly became a little serious, "This way, no one else will try to snatch you away from me.


    You''re now Mrs. Yardley."


    She said, "No, I''m not. We''re not registered, nor did we have a wedding together."


    Maddox suddenly fell silent as if her words choked him.


    Hearing his silence, Minerva thought he would answer her, but after some time, he still didn''t say a


    word.


    She was a little disappointed. She thought Maddox would offer to bring her for registration


    immediately or give her a ceremony, or a proposal or something.


    But... Nothing.


    Was she thinking too much? After all, they were married before.


    Thinking of this, Minerva sighed to herself.


    Forget it; she''d better not care too much. How could she not understand how he felt about her? As


    long as two people had genuine feelings for each other, nothing else mattered.


    What she should worry about at the moment was the mark on her neck.


    She had nothing to hide it with. Others would see it.


    What should she do?


    After thinking about it for a long time, Minerva reached for her hair tied to the back of her head and


    let it down. Her ck hair scattered down and draped over her shoulders, perfectly covering her


    hickey.


    Maddox nced over, "Why are you hiding it?" She ignored him and turned her head to look out the


    window. It was all because of this troublemaker that she was in this mess.


    The smile in his eyes deepened when he saw her leaning against the window as she looked


    outside. She looked adorable when she was angry.


    "When... will you take me to see our son?"


    "You haven''t even met him and you''re already calling him your son? We don''t even know if he will


    acknowledge you," Minerva replied with an angry tone.


    Maddox frowned when he heard that.


    This was, in fact, a problem. After all, he had never met the child before. He really didn''t know


    whether the child would be willing to recognize him as a father.


    If the child was willing, that would be great.


    But... What if he wasn''t willing to?


    "Even if he doesn''t want to, he has to. I''m the only man you will ever have."


    Minerva was speechless.


    "There are ways to make him acknowledge me."


    "I-1 haven''t thought so far yet. Just wait it out for now."


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    She was still a little nervous, even more so since they were back from abroad. She was kind of


    excited and hopeful, but also scared.


    She was wondering whether she needed to prepare a formal ceremony when Maddox and Beanie


    met.


    She felt that it wasn''t appropriate after some thought.


    She massaged the bridge of her nose; her head was starting to hurt.


    "I better ask Vera what she thinks when I''m at workter."


    Minerva became more rxed after she made her decision.


    After lunch, Maddox sent her to her office. When she was about to get out of the car, he said behind


    her.


    "Remember to tell me when you''ve made up your mind, but... don''t let me wait too long. Ill wait for


    three more days."


    "I know. Don''t worry."


    After that, she left quickly. She did not dare to meet Maddox''s eyes.


    After entering the elevator, the burning gaze behind her finally disappeared. Minerva heaved a sigh


    of relief. Although she was back together with him and had done everything together, she still felt


    ufortable under his gaze.


    "How do I describe it? It''s as if he wants to eat me alive."


    She reached out to cool her neck off, trying to make herself snap out of it.


    Minerva hadn''t been at work for a few days and felt a little guilty. Fortunately, she didn''t bump into


    anyone when she was in the elevator. It was not until she went to the office that she saw Vera, who


    was bustling away.


    "What? I''m not sure what you mean. Can you exin it to me again? How about this. Miss Summer,


    why don''t youe over to the office and let''s talk in person, okay? We will definitely be able to


    give you a quote for all the materials of your choice!"


    "Yes, absolutely."


    "Okay, thank you for understanding. I''ll hang up then. Goodbye."


    After Vera hung up the phone, she went on to answer another call. Minerva stood at the door and


    watched as she ved away. She secretly felt that it was a little funny, so she crossed her arms and


    stood at the door, looking at her.


    Vera finished her work and was pacing around. Suddenly, she realized that there was a figure by


    the door and she looked over.


    At first she didn''t take a good look, but she quickly turned her head back again.


    "Minerva?"


    There was a faint smile on Minerva''s lips as she nodded at Vera.


    "F*ck, are you trying to scare me to death? Why are you standing there and not saying anything?


    When did you get here?"


    Minerva smiled and said, "I''ve been here for a while. You were so busy so I didn''t want to interrupt."


    "D*mn, I''m not just busy, I''m absolutely swamped. You didn''t even bother to help me even though


    you were right there. You just stood there and watched me work."


    "Well," Minerva walked in with a grin andforted her, "I was afraid of interrupting you. That''s why


    I didn''t make a sound. How have you been these past two days?"


    "There are more peopleing to thepany to sign with us, probably because of the sess of


    our previous banquet. Our regrs have been introducing new clients as well. I think... If this goes


    on, you''ll have to find another assistant. I''m drowning in work."


    Minerva pursed her red lips and thought for a moment. She then said, "Why don''t you get yourself


    an assistant to help you?"


    "What do you mean?" Vera blinked and stood still in front of her. "You''re not trying to elope with


    President Yardley and leave me and thepany behind, are you?"


    Minerva couldn''t help but flick her on the forehead when she heard what she said.


    "What are you going on about? Won''t it be much easier for you to handle things from now on if you


    hire an assistant to help you?"


    "That''s true, but I am an assistant. An assistant getting another assistant?"


    Minervaughed and said, "How about I give you a promotion? Ourpany has been doing pretty


    well these days. What do you think about bing a manager?"


    Hearing this, Vera''s facial expression changed slightly. "A manager? I-1 haven''t had enough time


    to..."


    "You have helped me for so many years. I trust in your ability. From now on, you are the Vice


    President of thispany. Apart from me, you have the authority to oversee everything else. Also,


    just because you''ve been promoted doesn''t mean you can ck off in pursuing my brother."