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 you

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

Caroline by surprise. So he

but I’m surprised he’s equally good at chess. So when are you going to introduce

meeting him? Alright, let me ask

as he stole a glance at Kirk

was moving his piece, causing his fingers to

-slightly.

phone, Caroline held her

no problem. You pick a time and place, and he’ll meet you

said Caroline after letting out a long sigh of

was going to

room, only to be greeted by silence. It appeared that Kirk had left

before darting back into

outfit for her meeting.

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

Caroline.”

after all,” Kirk answered

afraid that the bond between her

soon.”

you

from me. I’m old, but I’m far from

up from his

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

the country that I started to regard her as

refuses to be with

“Uncle Jude…”

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

hesitated for a moment before

“Then do

a hint of annoyance in his eyes,

at Kirk with a grave expression “I don’t know what

who that man is!”

of emotions swirled in Kirk’s gaze when he replied,

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,

about to nod in agreement when the old man emphasized, “As a family

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