Chapter 55

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