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,‘

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chess with Eddy’s second uncle at the moment. This kid’s

So he was right

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

him? Alright, let me ask

as he stole a

moving his

-slightly.

phone, Caroline held her breath

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

said Caroline after letting out a

going to meet Eddy’s second

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

before darting back into her room

outfit for her meeting.

he passed his phone to the

Caroline.”

family after all,”

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

soon.”

makes you

from me. I’m

up from

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

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

refuses to be

“Uncle Jude…”

dismissively. “I heard she’s

a moment

sighed. “Then do you know who she’s married

hint of annoyance in his eyes, Kirk shook

clueless, then it 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!”

emotions swirled in

the shoulder and reminded him, “Before I forget, I just want to tell you that Carrie is a good girl. My time’s running out, and if Eddy doesn’t change his mind in the future,

was about to nod in agreement when the old man

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