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 discussed in the

knew that Shirley was referring

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

at Ada uncaringly. “You should know best whether my skin is

sarcastic words, but she could not care less at the moment. Ada just wanted to vent her anger.

mouth, ” Carter brusquely  cut her off.  “ ” Ada, startled, immediately

with me privately? Alright then. Come with me,” Carter said to Shirley, then turned around and headed

wait for me, Cathy. Mrs. Gray is a hospitable person. She won’t make things difficult for

about me. Just shout for me if

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

knew the manor very well, even

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

let Shirley get her way? Look at how she was acting. She’s clearly

because she was

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