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…”

Jude began talking to himself. Confused, Caroline asked him,‘ What are you doing right now,

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the moment. This kid’s smart!

So

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

keen on meeting him? Alright, let

as he stole a glance at

moving his piece, causing

-slightly.

the phone, Caroline held her

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

letting out a long

she was going to meet Eddy’s

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

before darting back into

outfit for her meeting.

phone to the butler. “I’m surprised you’re willing

Caroline.”

family after all,” Kirk

that the bond between her and Eddy will

soon.”

you say

from me. I’m old, but I’m far from senile.”

he got up

the one who raised Carrie, she’s been

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

refuses to be

“Uncle Jude…”

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

a moment

old man sighed. “Then do

in

no average Joe Jude stared at Kirk with a grave expression “I don’t know what will happen to

who that man is!”

complex mix of emotions swirled in Kirk’s gaze when

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

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

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