Chapter 1645

When Camille saw the displeasure on Carter’s face, she sat down on the sofa calmly.

“Did you really trick Eveline into signing a marriage certificate with you? From the very beginning, didn’t she put up this pretense with you only to help you shake off Ada?”

“When you were signing the marriage certificate during the engagement, she only obliged and signed the certificate because you said it was simply a formality, isn’t that right?”

Faced with these questions from Camille, Carter could not offer any rebuttal.

His silence thus gave Camille the most direct answer.

Camille, however, was a bit vexed. “Carter, you’ve always been straightforward and upright when you act, and you disdained petty maneuvers like this, but this time…”

“That’s because at times, to complete a goal and task, certain skills are required.”

“I, however, don’t think this is a skill. This is manipulation and entrapment. This might even be destruction. You will ruin Eveline,” Camille rationally corrected him.

“However, if it weren’t for me, she would have died at sea.”

“Is that why you schemed against her?” Camille asked in turn. The air around them fell into silence once again.

Carter too became silent once more. His brows furrowed slightly, as though he was thinking about something.

“Carter, let me put it this way. I admire Eveline, and, admittedly, if she could be my daughter-in-law, I’ll be happy. However, the truth is that she can’t, so I hope I can still be friends with her.”

When Carter heard this, astonishment flashed in Carter’s eyes. A few seconds later, a smile appeared on his face.

“I didn’t expect you to be so fond of her.”

“I didn’t at first, but you have to interact with someone to know what kind of person they are. Carter, it’s good to have a shortcut, but if your shortcut to success is built at the expense of others, then I hope you can change your ways.” Camille advised him earnestly.

Although he did not completely agree with what Camille was saying, Carter still smiled and responded to her, his attitude to her very respectful.

“I got it. I will behave appropriately.”

Camille nodded, fairly satisfied. “I’ll help you keep an eye out for more suitable candidates to be your future wife. As for Eveline’s case, I’ll arrange for the both of them to go back to Glendale as soon as possible.”

After hearing this, there was a sudden glint in Carter’s eyes. However, he did not fight Camille on this, only continued smiling and nodding at her.

After Camille went upstairs. Carter immediately ordered someone to find the hotel Madeline and Jeremy were currently staying at, and he went out a while later.

Madeline put on the new clothes Jeremy bought for her after her shower. Now, she was looking at the sea view from the French window. She leaned her head gently against Jeremy’s shoulder. She felt that her heart could finally rest easy at the moment, yet she could not help but lament.

“I didn’t expect so many things to happen recently. I had thought that, after Ryan and Naomi’s cases were settled, I could safely return home, live a quiet and happy life with my beloved family, and pursue my career. However, I certainly did not expect Carter’s hypnotism.”

Jeremy tightened his grip on Madeline’s shoulder. He leaned down and lightly pressed a doting kiss on her forehead. His deep eyes were filled with guilt and dissatisfaction.

“I keep saying that I would protect you, and yet I keep letting you face the dangers alone.”

Madeline lifted her eyes to look at the man’s beautiful jawline. “Don’t blame yourself. We can’t predict accidents.”

Jeremy smiled gently and lightly as he lowered his eyes to look into Madeline’s eyes. “Linnie, you’re still so forgiving.”

“That’s because we’re husband and wife.”

‘That’s because we’re husband and wife.’