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.

a glance in the direction of

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

just couldn’t figure

on the screen with a smile on

in the hall, Kirk couldn’t help feeling delighted. “You’ve done a great job,” he

you, Mr. Kirk. Ms. Collins was clearly planning to cause trouble for Ms. Evans. Your idea

him. He just couldn’t stand Caroline being bullied by

and help her explain it,” Kirk said, waving

nodded and

roam freely over Caroline’s sexy and delicate

walked over to Caroline’s side, interrupting

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

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

for safekeeping purposes?

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

relief and looked at the butler gratefully.

the

others jumped on

to your collection, Mr. Morrison

of Ms.

Morrison Senior is so lucky to have a future

overjoyed to hear

toast to Jude, was pushed out of the way by

because everyone flocked toward Caroline. She admitted that Caroline was more beautiful than

wealthier than her

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

afford such an expensive item. There must

had a moment of respite. She left the banquet hall quietly. In the main lobby,

already waiting for her.

called out to the butler, who had served Jude for more than

“Yes, Ms. Evans?

“The antique vase….

was about to ask. He smiled. “Mr. Eddy’s second

Something

“Yes.”

“Where is he?

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

right for me to thank him in person. Can you show me the

“Of course.”

was working on and ushered Caroline