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

reply caught Caroline by surprise. So he was right next to

tremendously talented businessman, but I’m surprised he’s equally good at chess. So

keen on meeting him? Alright, let me

stole a

was moving his piece, causing his fingers

-slightly.

the phone, Caroline held her breath

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

said Caroline after letting out a long

was going to meet

by silence. It appeared

the air triumphantly before darting back into her room

outfit for her meeting.

he passed his phone

Caroline.”

after all,” Kirk

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

soon.”

makes you

from me. I’m old, but I’m

he got up from his

she’s been

country that I started to regard her as my

to

“Uncle Jude…”

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

for a moment

“Then do you know who she’s married

annoyance in his eyes, Kirk

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

who that man is!”

in Kirk’s gaze when he replied,

on 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, could you help me make sure she’s looked

was about to nod in agreement when the

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