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 asked him,‘

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

by surprise. So he

he’s equally good at chess. So when are you going to introduce

that keen on meeting him? Alright, let

a

moving his

-slightly.

phone, Caroline

came over the line. “He says no problem. You pick a time

said Caroline after letting out a

to meet Eddy’s

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

fist in the air triumphantly before darting back into

outfit for her meeting.

Kirk as he passed his phone to the butler. “I’m surprised

Caroline.”

after all,” Kirk

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

soon.”

makes you say

from me. I’m

got up from

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

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

refuses to be with

“Uncle Jude…”

“I heard she’s married. Is that

hesitated for a moment

sighed. “Then do you know

of annoyance in his

stared 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!”

in

tell you that Carrie is a good girl. My time’s running out, and if Eddy doesn’t change his mind

when the old man

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