Carter’s heart trembled when he heard that.

He kept a steady gaze and looked at Shirley, who still wore a cold expression in her eyes. “Why are you only telling me this now?”

Shirley laughed indifferently. “I’ve come here with a purpose, of course. I want to strike a deal with you. Otherwise, I might not have bothered to let you know.”

“…” Carter pursed his lips when he heard her reply. He could not think of a retort.

Camille’s expression darkened. “Shirley, are you saying that you’d use