Bogus Billionaire By Shining Riviera

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…”

to himself. Confused, Caroline

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it’s nothing. I’m playing chess with Eddy’s second uncle at the moment. This kid’s smart! We barely started, and he’s already

Caroline by surprise. So

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

that keen on meeting him? Alright, let

stole a

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

-slightly.

phone, Caroline held

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

out a

to

ran out into the living room, only to be greeted by silence. It appeared that Kirk had left without her knowing

pumped her fist in the air triumphantly before

outfit for her meeting.

looked at Kirk as he passed his phone to the butler. “I’m surprised you’re

Caroline.”

after all,”

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

soon.”

you

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

he got up from

who raised Carrie, she’s been

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

to be

“Uncle Jude…”

hand dismissively. “I heard she’s

a

man sighed. “Then do you

annoyance in his eyes,

Jude stared at Kirk with a grave expression “I don’t know what will happen to Carrie and Eddy’s relationship,

who that man is!”

in Kirk’s gaze when he replied,

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

in agreement when the old man emphasized,