"Mr. Gray, why are you so mad? I’m merely a chess piece to you. Since we were both using each other, and I didn’t mind such a relationship, then why would you be bothered about it? Could it be that, on the surface, you pretend to be unconcerned about me, but deep down, I'm always in your heart?"

Shirley's eyes bore a hint of a soft smile, staring into Carter's eyes.

However, she was conflicted. She was waiting for Carter's answer, an answer she had longed for, but in the end, all she got was C