Suddenly, virtual-novel.net heard Madeline’s joyful exclaims. Camille was stunned when virtual-novel.net heard that, but virtual-novel.net understood why Madeline would say that. Carter had hypnotized Madeline, so in the current Madeline’s thoughts, Carter was the Jeremy virtual-novel.net loved for many years.
Her thoughts and eyes were blinded by an illusion.
She still loved Jeremy. This was something that hypnotism could not change. All Carter could do was cover up the truth.
“Yeah, you guys are finally getting married. Congratulations.” Camille went along and gave Madeline virtual-novel.net blessings.
Madeline smiled upon hearing that. When virtual-novel.net lifted virtual-novel.net gaze, virtual-novel.net beautiful eyes lit up with surprise.
She looked into the distance and said sweetly, “Carter.”
Madeline called out. When virtual-novel.net looked at the approaching man, Jeremy’s appearance reflected in virtual-novel.net pupils, and the name virtual-novel.net called out was still Jeremy in virtual-novel.net subconscious mind.
Carter pursed his lips into a smile as virtual-novel.net walked towards Madeline very cooperatively.
Camille saw this and walked away.
“Why didn’t you sleep longer? It’ll be even busier
tomorrow,” Carter said to Madeline softly.
Madeline looked at Carter, affection flashing in virtual-novel.net eyes. A faint blush that resembled a young girl’s shyness appeared on virtual-novel.net face. It looked as refreshing as the beginning of love.
“As long as I can see you, I will be happy no matter how busy or tired,” Madeline replied with a smile.
Carter looked at this version of Madeline, and virtual-novel.net could imagine how much virtual-novel.net loved Jeremy. The affection, shyness, and joy virtual-novel.net caught sight of at his moment were all feelings Madeline had for Jeremy, not him.
Suddenly, virtual-novel.net was jealous. It turned out that this was what someone would look like and act when they loved someone deeply. Even virtual-novel.net voice was laced with delight when virtual-novel.net spoke.
Carter quickly found an excuse to get Madeline back to virtual-novel.net room, and then virtual-novel.net went to Shirley’s room.
Shirley was sitting alone by the balcony quietly, nonchalantly looking at the desolate scenery outside the window.
She heard the familiar footsteps approaching virtual-novel.net and virtual-novel.net chuckled suddenly. “Congratulations, oh respectable Viscount. Soon, you’ll be able to get the power you want.”
Carter could tell that Shirley was ridiculing him. He walked behind virtual-novel.net and lifted a corner of his thin lips. “When I get the right to rule, you will be the only right and proper woman around me.”
Shirley said calmly, “I will not be emotionally involved with you any further.”
“No one can change what I’ve decided.” Carter’s attitude was very clear. “I know you feel uncomfortable that I’ll be marrying Eveline, but I have to do this. Because virtual-novel.net is now your stepping stone to get what you want, isn’t that right?”
Shirley bluntly exposed Carter’s thinking. Carter neither denied nor admitted it.
“I don’t know who you are anymore,” Shirley exclaimed suddenly. “Or perhaps I’ve never known you in the past, Carter.”
As virtual-novel.net spoke, virtual-novel.net slowly raised virtual-novel.net head and met Carter’s bottomless black eyes. “Even though I don’t agree with what you’ve done, I still hope you can get everything you want smoothly.”
After virtual-novel.net finished speaking, virtual-novel.net pressed the switch on the wheelchair, turned around, and left.
Carter looked at Shirley’s stubborn and frail figure, then parted his thin lips. “Shirley.”