Chapter 16

In the store, a woman in an elaborate dress sat at the counter trying on different bracelets.

Gwen saw her and, disgusted, she exclaimed, “It’s Brie Collins!” Caroline’s hands balled into fists immediately.

The Collinses had devised the downfall of the Evanses many years ago. After that, the Collinses took over her family’s place as one of the four most influential families in the city. However, they were different from the other families with considerable lineage because, being nouveau riche, they did not have concrete support or power. So others often criticized them, notably after Caroline returned to the country.

As the heiress of the Morrisons, Caroline had gone through rigorous etiquette training since birth. Regardless of the size of any event, she always appeared elegant and poised. However, the children of the Collins family were different and often made a fool of themselves in the eyes of the media. Even Brie Collins, the favorite daughter of Howard Collins–the head of the Collins family–could not escape that fate.

Both the Evans and the Collins families were on bad terms, and Brie Collins regarded Caroline as a thorn in her side.

to have her day ruined by insignificant people.

afraid you can’t afford to shop here because your position in the Morrison family

a smile and turned to face Brie Collins. “I just don’t want to be seen in the same

calling trash?” Brie smacked the table as she rose from her seat, laying waste to the effort she made to

front.

if the shoe fits, Ms.

is talk. Let’s see who else will have your back when Eddy Morrison annuls the marriage agreement.” She thought her words would hit home since everyone knew Caroline loved him to

cashier. “Can you please check the approximate

the area and the most famous one

Caroline’s bracelet and was momentarily stunned. Then she mocked, “Caroline Evans, you must’ve lost your mind. If you’re thinking of having it appraised, you should at least bring something genuine.” Even though

believed in his character. This bracelet

deliberately spacing out the words, “I said…

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