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…”

sentence, Jude began talking to himself. Confused, Caroline asked him,‘

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

surprise. So he was right

that so? I heard he’s a tremendously talented businessman, but I’m surprised he’s equally

heartily “Are you that keen on meeting him? Alright, let me ask him

a glance

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

-slightly.

phone, Caroline

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

Caroline after letting out a

was going to meet Eddy’s

to be greeted by silence. It appeared that Kirk had left without her knowing

triumphantly before darting back into her room to pick out

outfit for her meeting.

phone to the

Caroline.”

family after all,”

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

soon.”

makes you say

me. I’m old, but I’m far from

up

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

I started to regard

refuses to be

“Uncle Jude…”

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

a

sighed. “Then do you

annoyance in his eyes, Kirk

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 Kirk’s gaze when he

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

about to nod in agreement when the old man emphasized, “As a family

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