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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it’s nothing. I’m playing chess with Eddy’s second uncle at the moment. This kid’s

surprise. So he

he’s a tremendously talented businessman, but I’m surprised he’s equally good at chess. So when are you going to

heartily “Are you that keen on meeting him?

he stole a

his piece, causing his fingers to shake

-slightly.

the phone, Caroline

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

out a

going to meet Eddy’s second

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

fist in the air triumphantly before darting back into her room

outfit for her meeting.

he passed his phone to the butler. “I’m surprised you’re

Caroline.”

all,”

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

soon.”

you say

pointless to hide the truth from me. I’m old, but I’m

up

she’s been taking care of Eddy for

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

refuses to

“Uncle Jude…”

waved his hand dismissively. “I heard she’s married. Is that

for a moment before he

man sighed. “Then do you know

a hint of annoyance in his eyes, Kirk

Jude stared at Kirk with a grave expression “I don’t know what will happen to Carrie and Eddy’s

who that man is!”

mix of emotions swirled in Kirk’s gaze when

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

in agreement when the old man emphasized, “As a

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