Bogus Billionaire By Shining Riviera

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…”

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

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playing chess with Eddy’s second uncle at the moment.

Caroline by surprise. So he was right next

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

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

he stole a glance

he was moving his piece,

-slightly.

the phone, Caroline

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

letting out a long sigh

was going to

into the living room, only to be greeted by silence. It appeared that Kirk had left without

the air triumphantly before darting back into her room to pick out

outfit for her meeting.

at Kirk as he passed his phone to the butler. “I’m

Caroline.”

family after all,”

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

soon.”

makes you say

I’m old,

got up

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

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

refuses to

“Uncle Jude…”

“I heard she’s married.

hesitated for a

old man sighed. “Then do you

hint of annoyance in his

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

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

agreement when the old man emphasized, “As