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 asked him,‘ What

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I’m playing chess with Eddy’s second uncle at the moment. This

surprise. So he was right next

but I’m surprised he’s equally good at chess. So when are you going

him? Alright, let me ask him about it,”

as he stole a glance at

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

-slightly.

Caroline

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

said Caroline after letting out a long sigh of

to meet Eddy’s second

she ran out into the living room, only to be greeted by silence. It appeared that Kirk had

fist in the air triumphantly before darting back into her room

outfit for her meeting.

his phone to the butler.

Caroline.”

family after all,”

frown. “I’m afraid that the bond

soon.”

makes you

me. I’m old, but I’m

got up

raised Carrie, she’s been taking care of Eddy for so long

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

refuses to

“Uncle Jude…”

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

hesitated for a moment before

“Then do you know who she’s married

annoyance in his eyes, Kirk shook

no average Joe Jude stared at Kirk with a grave expression “I don’t know what will happen to Carrie and Eddy’s relationship, but you

who that man is!”

swirled in

him, “Before I forget, I just want to tell you that Carrie is a good girl. My

about to nod in agreement when the

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