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…”

his sentence, Jude began talking to himself. Confused, Caroline asked him,‘ What are

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

So he was right next

talented businessman, but I’m surprised he’s

on meeting him? Alright,

stole a glance at

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

-slightly.

phone, Caroline held

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

Caroline after letting out a long sigh of

going to meet Eddy’s

the living room, only to be greeted by silence. It appeared that Kirk had left without her

triumphantly before

outfit for her meeting.

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

Caroline.”

all,” Kirk answered

that the bond between her and Eddy will come to

soon.”

makes you say

I’m

he got up from

I wasn’t the one who raised Carrie, she’s been

regard her

refuses to be

“Uncle Jude…”

his hand dismissively. “I heard she’s married. Is that

for a moment

“Then do you know who she’s married

of annoyance in his eyes, Kirk shook his

a grave expression “I don’t know what will happen to Carrie and Eddy’s relationship, but you must help me find

who that man is!”

of emotions swirled in

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

in agreement when the old

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