Aside from the exclamations from the people who knew Shirley, the people who did not know Shirley also looked shocked.“Who is that woman?”“It seems that she’s here to expose Carter.”“Shh. Don’t talk nonsense. That’s the viscount of St. Piaf. Before we find out what’s going on, don’t label people randomly lest we get into trouble.”When everyone heard this, the atmosphere in the hall of the Royal Palace became abnormally silent.Old Master Gray had a very deep impression of Shirley as well. He knew that Carter and Shirley had almost gotten married a few years ago, but after that, Shirley left the family and left St. Piaf for some reason.The Old Master had not expected Shirley to look like this when he saw her again.“Old Master Gray, I believe you’re not unfamiliar with me, right?” Shirley looked into the Old Master’s eyes fearlessly. “If you still remember me, I think you’ll believe what I have to say, isn’t right?”Old Master Gray pressed his lips together and said, “Go on
Astonished, Carter looked at Shirley who had just said that.How was that possible?That could never have happened.Carter kept on denying this in his heart, but Shirley’s firm gaze told him that this was true.After Shirley and Carter looked at each other for a while, Shirley averted her gaze coldly and spoke earnestly and unflinchingly to the Old Master.“Old Master Gray, I am telling the truth. If you don’t believe me, you can find someone to verify this. With your ability, I believe that nothing will escape from your eyes as long as you want to know something.”After saying that, Shirley glanced at Carter and mocked him mercilessly.“I can confidently tell everyone here that Carter Gray has no right to fight for the monarch’s throne in St. Piaf because he’s not worthy.”“...” Carter could no longer describe how he was feeling right now. The tempest that was his anger was on the verge of exploding.However, the person in front of him was Shirley.It was Shirley.In the pa
Shirley could see Carter’s extreme dissatisfaction, and she could also guess what he would do next.Others might fear Carter because of his status and identity, but she was not.“Carter, I know that you’re very dissatisfied now and that you’re pissed, but why are you? You’re the one who decided to get to where you are today. Everyone needs to be responsible for their decisions. Just like how I killed my child after developing AXP69.”Shirley’s last sentence undoubtedly triggered Carter.It was like something had gotten into his eyes and turned them red immediately.He looked straight at the woman who was determined to pull him down from his grace. A self-mocking smirk appeared on his dejected and icy face, and then he turned around and left without saying a word.Carter left just like that.The people in front of him made way for him accommodatingly.Without explaining himself or fighting back, he walked into the crowd alone and disappeared into the extravagant Royal Palace.S
It was none other than the maid who was with Jeremy before the wedding.Madeline was about to look for Jeremy, and she had a feeling in her heart that this maid might know where Jeremy was, so Madeline walked hurriedly over to her.Since Madeline did not know the maid’s name, she could not call out to her, so she could only walk faster to chase up to the maid.However, when Madeline was halfway there, the maid suddenly turned around.The maid, who did seem to have seen Madeline, walked straight up to the entrance to a room, pushed the door open, and walked in.Madeline intuitively knew something was wrong, so she quickly ran after her.The moment the door was about to close, Madeline lifted her hand to hold the door, then she pushed the door open and walked in.Just as she arrived at the entrance, she heard the maid’s soft voice coming from the room.“I had wanted to leave just like that, but after I thought about it, I was still reluctant to leave you. I didn’t think that you’
Eveline.She was calling her by Madeline’s first name now.Madeline now knew how arrogant and proud this maid was.“Also, I just had an intimate relationship with Mr. Whitman, so I’m the one who’s the most qualified to take care of him.”When Madeline heard what the maid said, she could hear a buzz in her brain again.She felt as if something was stuck in her throat, preventing her from speaking.However, Madeline did not allow herself to space out for long. When she was about to turn around, Jeremy suddenly reached out his hand and grabbed her wrist.Madeline suddenly lifted her clear and alluring eyes. In the next second, her eyes met Jeremy’s soft and tender gaze.However, his tender gaze only lasted for a few seconds before it turned abnormally sharp to look at the maid who was a short distance away from the bed.“No one is more qualified than Linnie to come near me. Since you’ve been taking care of me for the past two days, I’ve been showing you enough respect. But if yo
The maid was stunned. She could not believe it and did not want to accept what she heard. As the turn of events kept replaying in her mind, a pained and conflicted expression danced on her face.“What do you mean? What does this all mean?”The maid looked at Madeline and Jeremy in confusion.They were a couple?If that was the case, why did Madeline marry Mr. Carter?She could not wrap her head around this.What confused her the most was why did Carter want to bring her and Jeremy together.“Linnie, there’s something I need to tell you.” Jeremy’s eyes were filled with apology.Madeline nodded. “I know what you want to tell me. This isn’t the place to talk. We should go now. I’ve booked tomorrow morning’s flight for us, so we’ll go home tomorrow.”Jeremy furrowed his brows in suspicion. “Won’t Carter cause trouble to you?”Madeline smiled. “He’s helpless now.”After Jeremy heard that, a flabbergasted look appeared on his face, and then he smiled softly and held Madeline’s han
The maid, feeling extremely unconvinced, clenched her fists, gritted her teeth, and turned her attention to Madeline.“Eveline, you’re a sick woman!”She cursed, completely consumed by rage.“The man you love just had sex with another woman, and you’re still able to smile so calmly. You’re insane!”Madeline chuckled nonchalantly after she heard that. “This is nothing. It’s normal for a man to play along. Besides, aren’t you happy? Since there was mutual consent, you can’t blame others.”“...” The maid’s jaw dropped; she was speechless. Not knowing what to say to retort Madeline, she could only glare at Madeline.However, Madeline was unbothered by how the maid thought of her. She put away her phone, reached out her hand to grab Jeremy’s arm, and then smiled.“Jeremy, let’s go. I’ve called a ride. We’ll go back to the hotel first.”Jeremy remained silent the whole time. Presently, he merely nodded obediently, and then with Madeline’s help, they left the Royal Palace of St. Piaf
Shirley quickly collected her wandering thoughts.The sky was gray, and it was drizzling.Shirley was having an unquiet state of mind. She looked at the driver who came over to help her and thanked him.The driver wore a cap and a face mask. He did not speak. He merely kindly helped her into the car and put away the wheelchair.Shirley sat in the car and looked at the scenery outside the window. Her expression looked abnormally dispirited.During the drive, the driver would occasionally lift his eyes to look at Shirley from the rearview mirror.Shirley, who was looking out of the window the whole time, did not know that the driver was observing her.Although it was only drizzling, Shirley felt that it was raining cats and dogs in her heart.Her only family member had died, and the friend who took care of her this whole time was dead as well.She had even personally gone to destroy the future of the man she loved the most.Heh.Shirley chuckled at herself. She felt that her l