Ada let out a sigh of resignation.

“Carter, I know I tend to be willful and wayward, but I’m not that heartless and cold-blooded. You should go and comfort Ms. Brown. She must be feeling especially…”

Without waiting for Ada to finish her sentence, Carter left her and walked straight to Shirley.

Carter glanced sideways at the charred house which had been burnt down to its frame. His eyebrows drew tight as the burning smell hit his nostrils.

He walked up to Shirley, lowered his body slightly, and was about to speak when Shirley raised a hand unexpectedly and slapped him.

Carter was dumbfounded. His face remained sideways, seemingly did not react, and he stood motionless.

Ada and the servants nearby had witnessed the entire scene, and all of them were shocked.

Carter held the position as the honorable Viscount of St. Piaf; he carried with him the blood of royalty.

Ever since he was a child, who would have dared to move a single strand of his hair?

seated in a wheelchair had actually dared to hit Carter, and she had hit Carter’s

face was so delicate that even touching

were no longer within Shirley’s consideration. Ever since she got over him, she had no intention of becoming his pawn ever again, always cautious around him—an obedient pawn who carried out his every order without dignity

glared at Carter,

and Cathy. I’ll make certain that you’ll pay for this, Carter

bitterly spat out every word through gritted teeth,

as he met Shirley’s gaze which

anything to do with me? Shirley, has the

you really have nothing to do with it? Carter, how can you act

brought Adam and Cathy here? Would they have died in the fire if you hadn’t confined them to this house?!

and reproach left Carter momentarily speechless, unable

was also looking forward to it.

very wrong about this fire. It’s definitely arson. I’ll investigate it

and you are the murderer,” Shirley said furiously, glaring at him. She turned

left in a daze after

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