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…”

himself. Confused, Caroline asked him,‘ What are you doing right now,

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

by surprise. So

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

“Are you that keen on meeting him? Alright, let

as he stole a glance at

moving his piece, causing his fingers to shake

-slightly.

Caroline held her breath

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

said Caroline after letting out a long sigh of

was going to

to be greeted by silence. It appeared that

pumped her fist in the air triumphantly before darting back into her

outfit for her meeting.

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

Caroline.”

all,”

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

soon.”

makes you

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

he got up

raised Carrie, she’s been taking

country that I started to regard her as my granddaughter–in–law. It’s a shame

to

“Uncle Jude…”

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

a moment before

do you know who

in his eyes,

means he’s no average Joe Jude stared at Kirk with a grave expression “I don’t know what will happen to Carrie

who that man is!”

swirled in Kirk’s gaze when he

Carrie is a good girl. My time’s running out, and if

to nod in agreement when the old man emphasized, “As a family

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