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.

like to talk with you in private. After all, some matters aren’t suitable to be

was referring to her as the “

  and  she pointed  a t Shirley and cursed, “How could you be so shameless, Shirley?! You’re the one who

Ada uncaringly. “You should know best whether my skin is thick or thin,

not care less at the moment. Ada just wanted to vent her

  cut her off.  “ ” Ada, startled,

Alright then. Come with me,” Carter said to Shirley, then turned

and looked at Cathy. “ Stay here and wait for me, Cathy. Mrs. Gray is a hospitable person. She won’t make things difficult

“Don’t worry about me. Just shout for

I’ll be fine. ” Shirley calmly said and steered her wheelchair toward

manor very well, even

upstairs one after another,  Ada felt even more annoyed. 

Shirley 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

on denying because she

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