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collected himself.

“More than 50 years ago, someone else also gave me a painting by Zach Zimmer for my birthday.” With tears seeping in from the corners of his eyes, he grabbed Caroline’s hand. “Thank you, Carrie.”

He stared at her deeply, hesitating to say anything more.

Caroline felt like he was looking at another person through her.

“Grandpa…”

“I’m fine.” Jude took a handkerchief out and wiped his tears. “Carrie, I’m very happy with this gift. Let me reward you. Tell me, is there

anything you want?”

Just as Caroline was about to say something, Brie interrupted her. In a displeased tone, Brie said. “But Mr. Morrison Senior, this is only worth one million dollars…”

Jude’s face fell at once. “Brie, you can’t measure the value of a gift by its price! Although this painting is no match for the perfume bottle in terms of price, to me, it’s the most precious gift. Only upstarts will measure gifts by their prices!”

Hearing that, Brie became hot under the collar. The guests around them began to laugh at her too. Just as she turned around to leave, she almost bumped into a staff member who’d rushed over.

Stunned, Caroline looked at the staff member carefully. She hadn’t prepared any second gifts.

“Oh? Quick, show it to me.” Jude laughed. “Carrie, how many surprises are you planning to give me today?”

Before Caroline could say anything, another staff member arrived with a wooden box.

The box was delicately crafted with complex patterns, and its surface was polished to perfection. Clearly, it wasn’t something cheap. The staff member put the box on the table and slowly opened it.

Everyone there, including Caroline, held their breaths.

opened, a beautiful piece of

was filled with individuals who were knowledgeable about antiques. As soon as they caught sight of

knew that these ceramics had been made for the royal

come across.

a rarity, let alone having the opportunity to

money;

family. Although they had fallen from grace, their

come to his senses. “Carrie, how did you

was what she wanted to know, too. At first, she’d suspected that someone wanted to set her up with an additional gift. Little did she expect it

at the vase,

with Kirk. When Kirk had written his signature in the guest book earlier, he’d also written that his gift was two ceramic wares–a vase

here was one of

spared a glance in the direction of the lounge,

to save Caroline from embarrassment, he could have used the wash basin, which cost a hundred times

couldn’t figure it

Kirk was watching Caroline on the screen with a smile

couldn’t help feeling

to you, Mr. Kirk. Ms. Collins was clearly planning to cause trouble for Ms. Evans. Your idea has not only saved Ms. Evans from embarrassment but also

nothing to do with him. He just couldn’t stand Caroline being

and help her explain it,” Kirk said,

butler nodded and

back alone, he could finally let his eyes roam freely over Caroline’s sexy and delicate back. Narrowing his eyes

over to Caroline’s side, interrupting Kirk

up the cigar on the table. As the swirling smoke surrounded him, his gaze grew deeply intense, and desire burned

Chapter 55

butler approached Jude discreetly. “Mr. Morrison Senior, seeing that the antique vase is rare

for safekeeping purposes?

a sound suggestion, so Jude complied. “Have someone send it back at

let out a sigh of relief and

the task at