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…”

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

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

Caroline by surprise. So he

so? I heard he’s a tremendously talented businessman, but I’m surprised he’s equally

heartily “Are you that keen on meeting him?

as he stole a

as he was moving his piece, causing his fingers to shake ever–so

-slightly.

Caroline held

“He says no problem. You pick a

after letting out a

to meet Eddy’s second

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

before darting back into her room to pick out

outfit for her meeting.

at Kirk as he passed his phone to

Caroline.”

after all,”

to frown. “I’m afraid that the bond

soon.”

makes you say

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

up from his

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

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

refuses to be

“Uncle Jude…”

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

hesitated for a moment

man sighed. “Then do you know who

of annoyance in his eyes, Kirk

grave expression “I

who that man is!”

of emotions swirled in Kirk’s gaze when he

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

to nod in agreement when the old man emphasized,