Bogus Billionaire by Shining Riviera

“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.

The moment the box was opened, a beautiful piece of antique ceramic vase came into view.

The banquet hall was filled with individuals who were knowledgeable about antiques. As soon as they caught sight of the ceramic, they couldn’t help but gasp in amazement.

Those well–versed in antique collections knew that these ceramics had been made for the royal family centuries ago and were rare to

come across.

Considering how old it was, encountering such a treasure was a rarity, let alone having the opportunity to own it as a collectible.

Everyone looked at Caroline in shock. This wasn’t just a matter of money; only those with strong connections could have the chance of acquiring it.

As expected of the daughter of the Evans family. Although they had fallen from grace, their power was still impressive.

It took a while for Jude to come to his senses. “Carrie, how did you get this?”

That 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 to be such a priceless treasure!

Eddy stared at the vase, his eyes narrowing.

He’d come here 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 and a wash basin.

The antique vase here was one of those two ceramic wares.

Eddy spared a glance in the direction of the lounge, wondering why Kirk had done this.

to save Caroline from embarrassment, he could have used the wash basin, which cost a hundred times less than the vase. That would have been

just couldn’t figure

Kirk was watching Caroline on the screen with a

Kirk couldn’t help feeling delighted.

Ms. Collins was clearly planning to cause trouble for Ms. Evans. Your idea has not only saved Ms. Evans from embarrassment but also salvaged the

to do with him. He just couldn’t stand Caroline being bullied

and help her explain it,” Kirk said, waving

butler nodded and went

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

already walked over to

frustration, Kirk lit up the cigar on the table. As the swirling smoke surrounded him, his gaze grew deeply intense,

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

for safekeeping purposes?

a sound suggestion, so Jude complied. “Have

and

the

on the occasion to coddle

fine addition to your

thoughtful of Ms.

Morrison Senior is so

to hear

been eager to make a toast to Jude, was pushed

was twitching because everyone flocked toward Caroline. She admitted that Caroline was more beautiful than her, but

than her too? How dare

glance at the vase, now in the careful hands of a staff member. It didn’t sit right

an expensive item. There must be

crowd slowly dissipated, Caroline had a moment of respite. She left the

already waiting for her.

out to the butler, who had served Jude for more

“Yes, Ms. Evans?

“The antique vase….

about to ask. He smiled. “Mr. Eddy’s second uncle told me to do

second uncle?” Something within

“Yes.”

“Where is he?

the lounge now. Would you like to meet him?” asked

to thank him in person. Can you show me

“Of course.”

what he was working on and ushered Caroline to the

hold back her racing heart. She was about to meet the mysterious

down, she rubbed

few minutes of walking. He