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…”

through his sentence, Jude began talking to himself. Confused,

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with Eddy’s second uncle at the moment. This kid’s smart! We barely

by surprise. So he

he’s equally good at chess. So when are you going

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

a glance

was moving his piece, causing his fingers to

-slightly.

phone, Caroline held her breath

over the line. “He says no problem. You pick a time

said Caroline after letting out

going to

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

before darting back into her room to pick

outfit for her meeting.

as he passed his phone to the butler.

Caroline.”

family after all,”

the bond between her and Eddy will

soon.”

you say

from me. I’m old, but I’m far

got up

wasn’t the one who raised Carrie, she’s been taking care of Eddy for

started to regard her as my

refuses to

“Uncle Jude…”

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

a moment

sighed. “Then do

in

means he’s no average Joe Jude stared at Kirk with a grave expression “I don’t know

who that man is!”

complex mix of emotions swirled in Kirk’s gaze

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

nod in agreement when the old

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