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…”

his sentence, Jude began talking to himself. Confused,

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

surprise. So he was right

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

laughed heartily “Are you that keen on meeting him? Alright,

as he stole a

overheard their conversation as he was moving his piece,

-slightly.

phone, Caroline held her breath

moment later, Jude’s voice came over the line. “He says no problem. You pick a time and place, and he’ll meet you

said Caroline after letting out

going to

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

her fist in the air triumphantly before darting back into her room to pick

outfit for her meeting.

phone to the

Caroline.”

after all,” Kirk

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

soon.”

you

truth from me. I’m old, but I’m far from senile.”

got up from his

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

country that I started to regard her as my

refuses to

“Uncle Jude…”

“I

hesitated for a

old man sighed. “Then do you know

annoyance in his eyes,

at 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!”

mix of emotions swirled in Kirk’s gaze when he

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

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