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…”

Confused, Caroline asked him,‘

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chess with Eddy’s second uncle at the moment.

Caroline by surprise. So he was right next to

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

him? Alright, let me

a glance

as he was moving his piece, causing his fingers

-slightly.

Caroline

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

said Caroline after letting out a long sigh

going to meet

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

before darting back into her room

outfit for her meeting.

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

Caroline.”

after all,” Kirk answered

that the bond between her and Eddy

soon.”

you say

from me. I’m old, but I’m

he got up from

wasn’t the one who raised Carrie, she’s been taking care

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

refuses to be

“Uncle Jude…”

hand dismissively. “I heard she’s married.

a moment before he

“Then do you know who she’s married

of annoyance in his

at Kirk with a grave expression “I don’t know what will

who that man is!”

swirled in Kirk’s gaze

a good girl. My time’s running out, and if Eddy doesn’t change his mind in the future, could you help me make

when the

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