Perfect Mysterious Husband (Maddox and Kimberly) novel Chapter 142

When Kimberly finally came to her senses, she rubbed her nose and stepped backwards.

She said, "I'm sorry, Brother Yardley. I didn't expect you to stop so suddenly."

Benedict turned around and looked at her with a gentle gaze, whispering, "No worries, as long as you are alright."

She was alright, of course.

After both of them took their seats, Benedict ordered several dishes that Kimberly liked to eat.

Kimberly truly admired his attentiveness. He really was a gentleman. But she felt guilty too. She had this constant nagging telling her that she shouldn't have a meal with Benedict.

But on second thought, they were just having a simple meal. Why should she feel guilty?

Her messy thoughts disappeared as soon as the macaroni and cheese was served.

Kimberly loved eating macaroni and cheese, but she didn't really have anyone to enjoy the dish with her.

And she couldn't finish all of it by herself if she were to eat alone. Now, when she smelled the familiar aroma, she abruptly realized that she hadn't eaten the dish for a long time.

She scooped a spoonful of macaroni and cheese and placed it on her plate. Suddenly, she smiled and said, "I haven't eaten this for a long time. By the way, can you eat spicy food? Are you okay with it?"

The steam from the freshly served food obscured Benedict's handsome facial features, and it made his eyebrows look even more gentle. He smiled slightly and replied, "I'm fine. I'll eat whatever."

Not many people enjoyed normal spicy food, let alone the extra spicy dishes Benedict had ordered for Kimberly. She was worried that his stomach couldn't handle the spice.

She then said, "Brother Yardley, please do not force yourself if you cannot tolerate the spiciness."

Benedict responded with a gentle tone, "Just enjoy the food, Erica. I'll be fine."

Kimberly was relieved. At first, she was eating rather politely. But when she realized Benedict was also enjoying the dishes, she finally let her guard down.

On the other side, Sylvia entered the same restaurant together with a couple of socialites.

They asked for a private room and walked towards the stairs.

The Hanover Corporation was also well-known in North City. Sylvia was the precious little daughter of the Hanover family, so she was very welcomed among the upper-class society.

For example, at this moment, the second daughter of the Jenkins Corporation held Sylvia's arm and said softly, "Sylvia, the food here is quite famous. I don't know if you've eaten here before. Today is my treat. You can eat whatever you like."

Perhaps Sylvia was used to living a hard life. However, she was now the daughter of a wealthy family, and she only heard the sarcasm in those words. She sneered and said, "What do you mean I have not eaten here before? Are you mocking me with my past poverty?"

The lady's face changed immediately and she explained in a low voice, "Sylvia, I didn't mean that."

Sylvia deadpanned, "Who allowed you to call me by my name?"

Sylvia still behaved like a normal person in front of Kimberly, but as soon as she was with her friends, she would become very unreasonable. It was like she had a completely different personality around Kimberly.

The lady was so scared. She didn't dare to speak again.

One of them came forward and snorted, "Miss Hanover, her family is going bankrupt. I guess she just wants to fawn on you. Don't mind her, let's eat on the second floor then."

And so the lady was left behind, while the others went up to the second floor.

Sylvia was still unhappy. She had been irritated ever since she saw the document Quill had brought home the other day. Her temper was already not good and she was even more annoyed now.

When she passed by a private room, Sylvia suddenly saw a familiar figure.

She stopped and looked inside.

It was Kimberly. When Sylvia was about to step into the room, the people around her suddenly asked, "Miss Hanover, what's wrong?"

Hearing this, Sylvia suddenly came to herself. She shook her head and said, "Nothing. Let's go."