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,‘ What are

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

reply caught Caroline by surprise. So he was right next to

I’m surprised he’s equally good at

on meeting him? Alright, let me ask

stole a glance at

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

-slightly.

Caroline held her breath

moment later, Jude’s voice came over the line. “He says no problem. You pick a time and place, and he’ll meet you

said Caroline after letting out a long

she was going to meet

to be greeted by silence. It appeared that Kirk had left without her

before darting back

outfit for her meeting.

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

Caroline.”

family after all,” Kirk answered

that the bond between her and Eddy will

soon.”

makes you say

truth from me. I’m old,

he got up

one who raised Carrie, she’s been taking

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

to

“Uncle Jude…”

dismissively. “I heard

a moment before

old man sighed. “Then do

in his

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

who that man is!”

mix of emotions swirled in Kirk’s

patted him on the shoulder and reminded him, “Before I forget, I just want to tell you that Carrie is a good girl. My time’s

when the old man

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