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, Caroline asked

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playing chess with Eddy’s second uncle at the moment. This kid’s

reply caught Caroline by surprise. So he

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

heartily “Are you that keen on meeting him? Alright, let

a glance at Kirk

was moving his

-slightly.

Caroline held

“He says no problem. You pick a time

after letting out a long sigh

she was going to meet

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

pumped her fist in the air triumphantly before darting back into

outfit for her meeting.

his phone to the butler. “I’m surprised

Caroline.”

family after all,” Kirk

afraid that the bond between her and Eddy will come

soon.”

you say

me. I’m old, but I’m

got up from his

one who raised Carrie, she’s been taking care of

started to regard her as my granddaughter–in–law.

refuses to

“Uncle Jude…”

hand dismissively. “I

hesitated for a moment

old man sighed. “Then do you know who

annoyance in his eyes, Kirk shook

you’re clueless, then it means he’s no average Joe Jude stared at Kirk with a grave expression “I don’t know what

who that man is!”

emotions swirled in Kirk’s gaze when

want to 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 you help me make

agreement when the old

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