Bogus Billionaire By Shining Riviera

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 asked him,‘

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it’s nothing. I’m playing chess with Eddy’s second uncle at the moment.

caught Caroline by surprise. So

so? I heard he’s a tremendously talented businessman, but I’m surprised he’s

him? Alright, let

stole a

conversation as he was moving his piece, causing his fingers to shake ever–so

-slightly.

Caroline held her breath

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

said Caroline after letting out

to meet

into the living room, only to be greeted by silence. It appeared that Kirk

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

outfit for her meeting.

as he passed his phone to the butler. “I’m surprised you’re

Caroline.”

all,” Kirk

frown. “I’m afraid that the bond between her

soon.”

makes you

from me. I’m old, but I’m far from senile.”

he got up from

been taking care of

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

to

“Uncle Jude…”

“I heard she’s married. Is

a moment before he

old man sighed. “Then do you know who she’s

of annoyance in his eyes, Kirk

at Kirk with a grave expression

who that man is!”

swirled in Kirk’s gaze when

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 running out, and if Eddy doesn’t change his mind in the future, could you help me make sure she’s looked after?”

agreement when the old man emphasized, “As a family