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, Caroline asked him,‘

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second uncle at the moment. This kid’s smart! We barely started, and he’s already got

reply caught Caroline by surprise. So he was right next

so? 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

meeting him?

stole a glance at Kirk

his piece, causing

-slightly.

Caroline held

“He says no problem. You pick a time and place,

out

going to meet Eddy’s

she ran out into the living room, only to be greeted by silence. It appeared that

air triumphantly before

outfit for her meeting.

passed his phone to the butler.

Caroline.”

all,” Kirk answered

old man started to frown. “I’m afraid that the bond between her and Eddy will

soon.”

makes you

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

he got up

raised Carrie, she’s been taking care

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

to

“Uncle Jude…”

waved his hand dismissively. “I

for a moment before

man sighed. “Then do you know

hint of annoyance in his eyes, Kirk shook his

at Kirk with a grave expression “I don’t know what will happen to Carrie and Eddy’s relationship, but you must help me find

who that man is!”

mix of emotions swirled in Kirk’s

to tell you that Carrie is a good girl. My

to nod in agreement when the old man emphasized,

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