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…”

Confused, Caroline asked him,‘

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

Caroline by surprise. So he was

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

him? Alright,

stole a glance at Kirk

was moving his piece, causing his fingers to shake

-slightly.

Caroline held her

came over the line. “He says no problem. You pick a time and place,

said Caroline after letting out a long

was going to meet Eddy’s second

out into the living room, only to be greeted by

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

outfit for her meeting.

at Kirk as he passed his phone

Caroline.”

all,” Kirk

frown. “I’m afraid that the bond between her and Eddy will come

soon.”

you say

me. I’m

got up from

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

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

to

“Uncle Jude…”

“I heard she’s married. Is that

for a

“Then do you know who she’s

of annoyance in his eyes, Kirk

it means he’s no average Joe Jude stared at Kirk with a grave expression “I don’t know what will happen to Carrie and

who that man is!”

in Kirk’s gaze

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

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

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