Carter’s heart trembled when he heard that.

He kept a steady gaze and looked at Shirley, who still wore a cold expression in her eyes. “Why are you only telling me this now?”

Shirley laughed indifferently. “I’ve come here with a purpose, of course. I want to strike a deal with you. Otherwise, I might not have bothered to let you know.”

“    ” Carter pursed his lips when he heard her reply. He could not think of a retort.

Camille’s expression darkened. “ Shirley, are you saying that you’d use the baby as a bargaining tool in exchange for benefits?”

“You’re absolutely right, Mrs. Gray. I’m indeed here today for some benefits,” Shirley admitted openly without refrain.

Carter and Camille were stunned; Ada was burning with rage, but she felt less threatened now because of Shirley’s attitude.

“What do you want?” Carter asked directly.

at Ada, then replied, “I’d like to talk with you in private. After all, some matters aren’t suitable to be

knew that Shirley was referring to her

instantly exploded,  and  she pointed  a t Shirley and cursed, “How could you be so shameless, Shirley?! You’re the one who came looking for my

know best whether my skin is thick or

sarcastic words, but she could not care

off.

Carter said to Shirley, then turned around and headed

at Cathy. “ Stay here and wait for me, Cathy. Mrs. Gray is a hospitable person. She

“Don’t worry about me. Just shout for me if anything

worry. I’ll be fine. ” Shirley calmly said and steered

manor very well, even

Ada watched Shirley and Carter head upstairs one after another,  Ada felt even more annoyed.  

get her way? Look at how she was acting. She’s clearly here to provoke me. She can’t be pregnant with Carter’s baby. Carter isn’t even fond of her!

denying because she was feeling

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