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…”

began talking to himself. Confused, Caroline

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playing chess with Eddy’s second uncle at the moment. This kid’s smart! We

reply caught Caroline by surprise. So he was right next to

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

laughed heartily “Are you that keen on meeting him?

a glance at Kirk

overheard their conversation as he was moving his piece, causing his fingers to

-slightly.

the phone, Caroline held her breath

line. “He says no problem. You pick a time and place, and

Caroline after letting out a long

to meet

to be greeted by silence. It appeared that

triumphantly before darting back

outfit for her meeting.

phone to the butler. “I’m surprised you’re willing to

Caroline.”

family after all,”

started to frown. “I’m afraid that the

soon.”

you

from me. I’m

he got up from his

wasn’t the one who raised Carrie, she’s been taking care of Eddy for so long since

the country that I started to regard her

refuses to be

“Uncle Jude…”

hand dismissively. “I heard she’s married. Is

a

“Then do you know who she’s

in his

Kirk with a grave expression “I don’t know what will happen to Carrie and Eddy’s relationship, but you must help me

who that man is!”

of emotions swirled in

you that Carrie is a good girl. My time’s running out, and if Eddy doesn’t change his mind in the future, could you help me make sure she’s looked

when the

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