Chapter 1654

The hotel restaurant.

Carter was holding the wine glass, staring at the night view outside the window with a cool expression.

A while later, the sound of high heels could be heard drawing close nearby.

Betraying no emotions, he took a sip of the red wine and flippantly took out the mini crystal ball he carried with him. He held it in his palm and casually played with it.

“Carter.” Then came the woman’s charming and soft voice.

Not even bothering to turn his head, he coldly uttered a single word, “Sit.”

The woman curled her red lips into a slight smile and sat across Carter, wearing a flattering smile.

“Carter, I’ve already completed the task. Are you satisfied?”

Her voice was followed by a moment of silence. Then, Carter spoke coldly.

“Do you have feelings for Jeremy?” His tone was frigid. “Shirley, it was I who gave you this codename.

You best not forget what you should and shouldn’t be doing.”

Hearing Carter’s words, Shirley’s expression changed suddenly. She looked at Carter nervously, losing all semblance of the lofty and easy-going attitude that she displayed in front of Jeremy and other outsiders.

“I’ve always been using Jeremy solely for my experiments and plans, Carter. You are the only man in my heart.”

Upon hearing this, Carter’s fingers ceased playing with the crystal ball.

He lifted his deep pupils, completely devoid of warmth, and looked at that alluring face of hers, but he quickly broke his gaze in disinterest.

“How long will it take to flare up again?” He asked suddenly.

Shirley instantly understood Carter’s meaning. “Suffice to say, they won’t be able to leave St. Piaf.”

She was extremely certain, a hint of victory glinted in her eyes.

“Don’t worry, Carter. I’d concocted the dose myself, without the slightest of error.”

“Are you certain that your brother won’t ruin it this time?”

“Hmph, Adam simply couldn’t make my newly developed anti-toxoid test reagent.” Shirley’s eyes narrowed, bursting with a strong sense of resentment and loathing.

“That’s great.” Carter picked up the red wine in satisfaction and poured a glass for Shirley.

He handed it to Shirley like it was a reward.

The sight rekindled the cheerful smile on Shirley’s delicate and beautiful face.

As she stretched out her hand to receive the wine glass from Carter, she wanted to jump at this opportunity to touch Carter’s hand, even if she only touched his fingertips. Carter, however, did not give her this chance in the slightest.

Shirley pursed his red lips, somewhat disappointed, but she did not dare to make any request.

“Thank you,” She thanked him, her personality and attitude in stark contrast with her demeanor with outsiders.

She took two sips of the red wine. It was clearly wine, but she felt that it tasted like sweet soup, feeling especially happy.

She had never thought that a man like this would bound her wild heart like this. However, after meeting Carter, she had lost herself.

In fact, seeing Jeremy’s pampering attitude toward Madeline, she had an epiphany.

When it came to relationships, everyone has a weakness.

Despite her extensive attainments in medicine, she was a mess when it came to relationships.

She always did what Carter wanted her to do. She never dared to go against him.

With a cold look in his eyes, Carter looked askance at Shirley, observing the cautious and happy microexpressions on her face. Then, his lips curled up briefly before dissipating without a trace.

“I hope that, in the future, you’ll be able to handle tasks as efficiently as Ryan.”