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…”

Jude began talking to himself. Confused,

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

reply caught Caroline by surprise. So

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

him? Alright, let me ask

a glance at Kirk

was moving his piece, causing his

-slightly.

Caroline held her breath

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

letting out a long sigh

to meet

to be greeted by

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

outfit for her meeting.

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

Caroline.”

after all,” Kirk answered

started to frown. “I’m afraid that the bond

soon.”

makes you

pointless to hide the truth from me. I’m old, but I’m far from

he got up

who raised Carrie, she’s been taking care

the country that I started to regard her as my granddaughter–in–law.

to be with

“Uncle Jude…”

hand dismissively. “I heard she’s married.

hesitated for a moment before

“Then do you know who she’s married

in his eyes, Kirk

expression

who that man is!”

in Kirk’s gaze when he replied,

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?”

when the old man