Maddox took a step forward and drew closer in a compelling manner.
Minerva had cooled off a little. She remained motionless and appeared very calm.
"What's the matter?" Janice felt a bit strange.
Minerva looked at Janice and smiled as soon as she heard her.
"Miss Lowell, well keep in touch later. I don't want to hold you back."
After Minerva finished her sentence, she looked in Maddox's direction and nodded her head. Then, she walked towards the other direction and left.
Janice was a little embarrassed. "Why don't... Why don’t you stay for a drink before leaving?"
"This..."
"You purposely came to meet me. I'm sorry to disappoint you. Anyway... he's back. You can stay a little longer."
Minerva tightened her grip on her bag before she let go at once. She responded calmly, "Alright, then I'll accept your offer."
Minerva then ordered a glass of juice.
The restaurant served her the juice shortly. Minerva knew that she was merely being polite for staying there. Hence, she only took two or three sips of the juice.
Maddox, who was about to leave, chose to stay, sitting opposite her with a cold face.
Maddox looked terrible, yet Janice dared not say anything. They were all lost in thought.
At this moment, even though he looked frosty, he stared at Minerva with fiery eyes the whole time.
His solemn gaze roved over her face.
A few minutes later, Minerva stood up.
"Thank you for your hospitality. I still have something to attend to, so I'll make a move first."
After that, Minerva said with a smile. "It's my treat."
Then, she directly turned and went to the cashier, ignoring their reactions.
When Minerva was about to hand her card to the cashier, someone acted swiftly.
"Take this one."
He sounded apathetic.
Minerva was very familiar with this voice. She could tell who it was without raising her head.
"I'm not used to being treated by women."
Minerva was rendered speechless.
After that, she silently placed the bank card back in her purse. She turned to look at Maddox with an unacquainted smile. "Then, thank you, Mr. Yardley."
Janice followed him behind. As she witnessed this scene, she secretly felt happy.
The man she favored was indeed different from other men. He was a gentleman.
As they walked toward the door, Janice said, "Minerva, let's send you back to the company. Anyway, it's just nearby."
Minerva's footstep stopped abruptly and her mouth twitched.
"It's alright, Miss Lowell. It's just within walking distance. Thank you for today."
Minerva felt that it was unnecessary for them to walk her to her company. She immediately left, ignoring his gaze.
Janice looked at her back and then secretly glanced at Maddox, who was not far away from her.
"When did I say I was going to send you back?"
Sure enough, a cold and ruthless voice rang.
Although Janice had predicted that Maddox would not send her back, she felt embarrassed listening to his words. Fortunately, Minerva had already left them.
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