Perfect Mysterious Husband (Maddox and Kimberly)
Chapter 983

In the study.

Jarold sat in front of his desk with a stern look. His gaze was still as cold and sharp as it landed on Minerva.

Minerva was already a little frightened by that gaze during dinner, but now that she was alone with him, she felt that his gaze turned even sharper.

"I supposed Maddox has told you what he told me during dinner."

Minerva nodded, "Yes, Grandfather."

"Hmph, he really only has eyes for you!"

Minerva didn't know what to say.

"He doesn't even trust me, his grandfather. He's afraid that I would actually hurt you!"

"It's not like that, Grandpa," Minerva explained softly. "Maddox trusts you, it's me who he doesn't trust. He's probably worried that my brash attitude will offend or enrage you and if that happens, it won't do any good to our relationship. You're his grandfather, and you're the one who saved him from the sea. You're his savior and his family. Both of us really respect and look up to you. We would never think of you that way."

Her words hit the mark. When Jarold saw the sincerity in her eyes and saw that she wasn't trying to sugarcoat nor appease him in any way, the anger that arose within Jarold subsided a little. "Hmph, it's good that you're aware of it."

Not only did Minerva's words subsided Jarold's anger he also had a newfound impression on her even though Beanie had been praising his mother in front of him continually. Jarold could discern that Minerva had led a difficult life previously and did not want to make things any harder for her.

Even so, Beanie was still a child and Jarold didn't entirely believe everything he said.

Now that he had heard what Minerva had to say, he found that she was indeed a decent girl.

"So, Grandpa, regarding the plan of Maddox and I going back to Hidalgo..."

"Since the both of you had already decided on it, why bother telling me? You're doing this because you want to leave me here all alone, right?"

Minerva shook her head. "No, Grandpa. Actually, I was thinking that if you are willing to..."

"Willing to?"

"Willing to... go back with us."

"Impossible," Jarold straight up refused. "If I go back to Hidalgo with you guys, who will take care of the company's matters?"

Minerva didn't know what to say.

She didn't expect that one day she would feel having a business empire would be a burden.

But this was just a personal suggestion, and it would be impossible if Jarold shared the same line of thought with her.

"Then..."

"How about this," Jarold suddenly rubbed his hands nervously. The action didn't match his image at all. "If you can leave Beanie behind to keep me company..." Minerva was taken back for a moment. She did not expect that Jarold and Abigail would think the same.

It seemed like Jarold didn't have much to say about them going back. As long as Beanie stayed with him, he probably would not care where she and Maddox wanted to go. "Grandpa, although I really want to give you what you want, but... as a mother, I can't deprive my child of his freedom and choices. I may not be able to agree to this." Hearing her words, Jarold's eyes narrowed and his expression seemed rather unhappy.

"Unless..."

When Jarold heard the change in her tone, he knew that there was still a chance for the situation to turn in his favor. He immediately asked, "Unless what? Tell me quickly." "If Beanie is willing to stay and accompany you, I won't stop him."

"Alright, you said it yourself!" Jarold quickly agreed with her statement, afraid that she would go back on her word. "Then I'll talk to Beanie myself. If he's willing to stay, you can't say no then!" Minerva couldn't help but laugh when she saw Jarold's expression. He looked like a child who was afraid the candy in his hands would be stolen.

"What are you laughing at?" Jarold was irritated. "Do you think this is funny?"

Minerva stopped laughing and said softly, "No, Grandpa. I think that you are a nice person. I think Beanie might be willing to stay with his greatgrandfather."

"Hmph." Jarold looked at her

discontentedly, but his eyes were no

longer as disgusted as they were

when they first met. He was now completely treating Minerva like an adult.

Jarold suddenly thought of something and took out an intricate box from a drawer.

"Come here."

Although Minerva didn't know what was going on, she obediently walked towards the desk. She saw Jarold pushing the exquisitely crafted box over to her. "What's this?"

Jarold didn't look at her. He snorted lightly and said, "Seeing that you are able to bring up Beanie so well, take it as a greeting gift."

Greeting gift?

Minerva blinked her eyes and recalled the scene when they first met. She couldn't help but tease, "Grandpa, if I accept this gift, would you make me leave Maddox?" Jarold did not answer her.

His gaze turned sharp as he stumped. He looked up and saw the teasing smile on Minerva's face.

Jarold then recalled the first time they met.

That time, he told Baldrick to take a sum of money and asked Minerva to leave.

He didn't expect that now...

Minerva was using this memory to tease him?

Jarold got so annoyed thinking about how

Minerva was teasing him that his beard curled up. He then stretched out his hand and said, "Then don't accept it!"

"No, no, no Minerva quickly took the

box in her hands and cradled it like a

baby. "This is the first gift you've

ever given me. I need to accept this

no matter what. Thank you, O Grandpa!"

Jarold was a little befuddled seeing the change in Minerva's attitude towards him. He didn't know how to react.

"Grandpa, thank you for today. I'll leave first then."

"Go, go, go!" Jarold waved his hand impatiently.

Minerva took the box and left. After she left, Jarold became a little sentimental.

Jarold had actually wanted Maddox to marry Monica, as he thought that it would help Maddox in the future when it was time for him to take over Collins Corporation. But now Jarold could see that some things can't be forced.

Monica was a great girl but she just wasn't fated to be with his grandson. Jarold knew that even though he was ruthless, he wasn't ruthless enough to tear apart a family. Thank God, he still had his great-grandson as a source of comfort.

When he thought of Beanie, Jarold remembered the conversation they had earlier and he got up to leave the study. He needed to make use of these few days to persuade Beanie to stay back with him.

As long as Beanie was willing to stay with him, everyone else could leave whenever and wherever they pleased!

When Minerva walked out, she saw Maddox waiting by the door. She couldn't help but tease, "Wow, you really waited outside."

Maddox hurriedly held her arm when he saw her come out. "How was it? Did Grandpa make things hard for you?"

"You rascal! What do you take your grandfather as?"