Chapter 1655

Shirley paused abruptly in the middle of drinking her wine. Ryan… She could still remember it clearly. Carter mentioning this inevitably brought about feelings of apprehension in her. “Carter, why did you mention Ryan suddenly? Unless… Unless Eveline noticed something?” Shirley asked very cautiously, lacking confidence in fear of provoking Carter. A sneer appeared on Carter's icy face. “She wouldn't have thanked me just now for saving her life if she knew.” Shirley quietly breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this. “He was digging his own grave.” Carter's eyes were full of contempt. “He’d debase himself in such a manner for a woman.” “Carter, w-would you?” Shirley probed, her eyes were filled with both anticipation and apprehension. Carter looked at her coldly. “Would I what? Would I forget what I should be doing because of you or any other women?” “...” Shirley’s heart turned cold seeing Carte’s cold gaze, but this answer was to be expected. She had known Carter for yea