Chapter 42

Caroline had heard a lot about Eddy’s second uncle, but they’d never met before. Despite that, why

was he so concerned about her?

“Um.. he didn’t explain why, did he?”

“No, he didn’t,” replied Mr. Sander.,

“Alright, thanks.” Caroline sounded slightly dejected because she’d been expecting more.

Upon hanging up, she opened her laptop and started scouring the internet for any information on Eddy’s second uncle.

The man had spent most of his life overseas, so there was barely any news about him at home. A moment later, she realized that even his name wasn’t mentioned anywhere.

Frustrated about her fruitless investigation, Caroline began brushing her hair. Then, she suddenly recalled what the journalists yelled the other day.

According to them, Eddy’s second uncle attended the auction …

Had he noticed Brie bullying her? Perhaps he’d decided to intervene personally because he wanted to protect his family’s reputation?

Caroline massaged her throbbing temples.

Since it was so difficult to figure out the answer, why not just ask him directly?

She pulled out her phone and gave Jude a call. “Grandpa.”

“Carrie!” The old man sounded like he was in a good mood today. “So you finally remembered to

give this old man a call.”

“I’m sorry, Grandpa.”

“Hahaha, I like your honesty. Now tell me, what brings you to Grandpa? Ah! I’m going to lose this

round…”

Jude began talking to himself. Confused, Caroline asked him,‘

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Eddy’s second uncle at the moment. This kid’s smart! We barely started, and he’s already

reply caught Caroline by surprise. So

heard he’s a tremendously talented businessman, but I’m surprised he’s equally good at chess. So when

keen on meeting him? Alright, let me ask

stole a glance at

was moving his piece, causing his fingers

-slightly.

the phone, Caroline held her

line. “He says no problem. You pick a time and place, and he’ll meet you

Caroline after letting out a

was going to meet

to be greeted by silence. It appeared that Kirk had left without her

her fist in the air triumphantly before darting back

outfit for her meeting.

Kirk as he passed his phone to the butler. “I’m surprised

Caroline.”

family after all,” Kirk answered

frown. “I’m afraid that the bond between her and Eddy will

soon.”

makes you

pointless to hide the truth from me. I’m old, but I’m far

got up

the one who raised Carrie, she’s been taking care of Eddy for so long since

the country that I started to regard her

to be

“Uncle Jude…”

waved his hand dismissively. “I

hesitated for a moment before

sighed. “Then do you

a hint of annoyance in

a grave expression “I don’t know what will happen

who that man is!”

swirled in Kirk’s gaze when

shoulder and reminded him, “Before I forget, I just want to tell you that Carrie is a good girl. My time’s running out, and if

in agreement when the old man

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