Layla trembled all over. When she flitted her eyes to Eddy for help, she saw Jude's frosty gaze. Her heart sank in an instant. "Were you really thinking of coveting your cousin-in-law?" Jude frowned. There was no longer any trace of a smile on his face. Layla panicked at once and hurriedly explained, "N—No. Mr. Morrison Senior, I didn't ...""Make an oath, then."Layla bit her lip. Under everyone's intense gazes, she said slowly, "Okay. I, Layla Evans, swear that if I ever get married to my cousin-in-law one day, I'll get knocked down by a car when I go out." As soon as she finished speaking, she raised her head and stared at Caroline maliciously. Caroline crinkled her mouth into a faint smile. Since Layla wanted her to die, then she would make Layla unable to marry Eddy for the rest of her life. Even if Layla managed to get married to him in the future, she would have to live in fear every day because of her oath."With this oath binding you, I believe you won't go astray. To

"What a shameless bitch! How dare she seduce Eddy in front of so many people!" Layla cursed inwardly.However, when she thought about how Caroline would soon die on the operating table, Layla gradually calmed herself down.At the head table, Caroline withdrew her gaze and leaned slightly to the back. "Since you don't want to tell me, forget it, then."She could just ask the staff here. Someone would definitely know where Kirk was. Seeing how indifferent she was, Eddy felt triggered. Why couldn't she please him when she could do so for everyone else?Just as Eddy was about to lose his cool, he saw Brie coming over with a glass of red wine. She shot him a smile and then looked toward Caroline. All this time, Brie had been thinking of ways to regain the spotlight after being overshadowed by Caroline earlier at the entrance. She'd inquired about Caroline's present for Jude earlier and found that it was a painting worth one million dollars. She'd immediately thought of how to humi

The butler approached Jude discreetly. "Mr. Morrison Senior, seeing that the antique vase is rare and precious, should we send it home for safekeeping purposes?"It was a sound suggestion, so Jude complied. "Have someone send it back at once."Jude didn't press further. Caroline let out a sigh of relief and looked at the butler gratefully. The butler merely nodded at her before returning to the task at hand.Meanwhile, the others jumped on the occasion to coddle Jude."What a fine addition to your collection, Mr. Morrison Senior.""How thoughtful of Ms. Evans.""I know, right? Mr. Morrison Senior is so lucky to have a future daughter-in-law like her."Jude was overjoyed to hear these compliments. Brie, who'd been eager to make a toast to Jude, was pushed out of the way by the crowd. Her face was twitching because everyone flocked toward Caroline. She admitted that Caroline was more beautiful than her, but how was Caroline wealthier than her too? How dare she?Brie took anot

Caroline's furious glare sent chills down Layla's spine. For the very first time, Layla saw so much hatred in someone's eyes. It was so overwhelming that it could kill someone."Caroline, what are you doing?"Caroline laughed and let go of Layla's hair slowly. "You want me to marry Eddy, don't you? All right then. I'll tell everyone about it now. And I'll say that you're my bridesmaid. You'll bear witness to my becoming Eddy's rightful spouse. "All that love, happiness, and blessings will forever be out of your reach. You swore that oath in front of everyone. If you want to marry Eddy, Grandpa would be the first to oppose it."Layla's face turned even paler. Still on the floor, she tried to grab Caroline's heels. "You bitch! You crazy bitch!"Caroline ignored Layla's insult and left. She walked along the corridor until she'd finally reached a quiet spot. Then, that tough facade of hers cracked. She slumped against the glass wall. The glistening surface reflected a defeated woma

No! There was a voice screaming in Caroline's mind. She would have to announce her marriage to Eddy soon. She couldn't accept such an expensive gift now.But …Caroline ducked her head and looked at the proof of Kirk's sincerity. She looked up again and regarded Kirk's features. Her thoughts were all a mess. Her eyes filled with tears yet again."What is it?" Kirk tilted Caroline's head up. His tone was filled with affection but also a slight irritation. "You're such a crybaby."After saying that, Kirk kissed Caroline lightly on the temple. The feeling of being treasured made Caroline's heart sing. "I'm not …" Caroline pushed Kirk away and stepped backward. She was trying hard not to be seduced by him. "I should head back. If I stay too long, Grandpa will look for me."Kirk watched Caroline leave and stared at the discarded property deed. He frowned.…Caroline was unsettled. Her footsteps were so rushed that she nearly crashed into Eddy as he walked over.Eddy ducked as