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…”

talking to himself. Confused, Caroline

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uncle at the moment. This kid’s smart!

Caroline by surprise. So he was right next to

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

him? Alright, let me ask him about

he stole a

overheard their conversation as he was moving his piece, causing his fingers to shake

-slightly.

phone, Caroline held her

the line. “He says no problem. You pick a time and place, and he’ll meet

said Caroline after letting out

she was going to meet

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

her fist in the air triumphantly before darting back into her room

outfit for her meeting.

at Kirk as he passed his phone

Caroline.”

all,” Kirk

“I’m afraid that the

soon.”

you

to hide the truth from me. I’m

up from his

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

regard her as

to

“Uncle Jude…”

dismissively. “I

hesitated for a moment before he

man sighed. “Then do

of annoyance in his eyes,

expression “I don’t know what will

who that man is!”

emotions swirled in Kirk’s gaze when he

him, “Before I forget, I just want to tell you that Carrie is a good girl. My time’s running out, and if

was about to nod in agreement when the old man emphasized, “As a family

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