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

Caroline by surprise. So he

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

you that keen on meeting him? Alright,

a glance

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

-slightly.

the phone, Caroline

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

out a long sigh of

was going to meet Eddy’s second

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

the air triumphantly before darting back into

outfit for her meeting.

he passed his phone to the butler. “I’m

Caroline.”

all,”

to frown. “I’m afraid that the

soon.”

you

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

got up from his

I wasn’t the one who raised Carrie, she’s been taking care of Eddy for so

started to regard

refuses to be

“Uncle Jude…”

waved his hand dismissively. “I

hesitated for a moment before

“Then do you know

in his

grave expression “I don’t know what

who that man is!”

swirled in Kirk’s gaze when

good girl. My time’s running out, and if Eddy doesn’t change his mind in the future, could you help

in agreement when the old man

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