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…”

Jude began talking to himself. Confused, Caroline asked him,‘

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with Eddy’s second uncle at the moment. This kid’s smart! We barely started, and he’s already

Caroline by surprise. So he was

that so? I heard he’s a tremendously talented businessman, but I’m surprised he’s equally good at chess.

keen on meeting him? Alright, let me ask

as he stole a

his piece,

-slightly.

Caroline held

problem. You pick a time and place, and he’ll meet

out a long

to

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

air triumphantly before darting

outfit for her meeting.

phone to the

Caroline.”

family after all,”

that the bond between her

soon.”

you say

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

up from

she’s been taking care of Eddy for so long

I started to regard her as my

refuses to be

“Uncle Jude…”

“I heard she’s married. Is

for a

“Then do you

of annoyance in his eyes, Kirk

a grave expression “I don’t know what will

who that man is!”

in Kirk’s gaze when he

I forget, I just want to tell you that Carrie is a good girl. My time’s

about to nod in agreement when the old man emphasized,

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