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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nothing. I’m playing chess with Eddy’s second uncle at the moment. This kid’s smart!

by surprise. So he was right next

I heard he’s a tremendously talented businessman, but I’m surprised he’s equally good at chess. So when are you going to introduce him to

meeting him? Alright, let me ask him about

a glance at Kirk

was moving his piece, causing his fingers

-slightly.

Caroline held

says no problem. You pick a time

said Caroline after letting out

was going to meet Eddy’s second

room, only to be greeted by silence. It appeared that Kirk had left

pumped her fist in the air triumphantly before darting back into her room to pick

outfit for her meeting.

phone to the butler. “I’m surprised you’re

Caroline.”

after all,” Kirk

old man started to frown. “I’m afraid that the bond

soon.”

you say

I’m

up from

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

regard her as my granddaughter–in–law. It’s a

refuses to be with

“Uncle Jude…”

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

a moment before he

sighed. “Then do you know who she’s married

in

with a grave expression “I don’t know what

who that man is!”

of emotions swirled in Kirk’s gaze

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

agreement when the old man emphasized, “As

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