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,

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it’s nothing. I’m playing chess with Eddy’s second uncle at the moment. This kid’s smart! We barely started, and he’s already got me

So he was right next

I’m surprised he’s equally good at

heartily “Are you that keen on meeting him?

a glance at Kirk

he was moving his

-slightly.

phone, Caroline

Jude’s voice came over the line. “He says no problem.

out a

was going to meet Eddy’s

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

air triumphantly before darting back into her room

outfit for her meeting.

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

Caroline.”

family after all,” Kirk answered

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

soon.”

you say

I’m old,

he got up from

the one who raised Carrie, she’s been taking care of Eddy for

regard her as my

refuses to be

“Uncle Jude…”

hand dismissively. “I heard

hesitated for a moment

“Then do you

in his

expression

who that man is!”

complex mix of emotions swirled in Kirk’s

Carrie is a good girl. My time’s running out, and if Eddy doesn’t change

nod in agreement when the old

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