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…”

to himself. Confused, Caroline asked him,‘ What

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

surprise. So he

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

him? Alright, let me

as he stole a glance at Kirk

his piece, causing his fingers to shake

-slightly.

phone, Caroline held her

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

said Caroline after letting out a long sigh of

she was going to meet Eddy’s

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

fist in the air triumphantly before darting back into

outfit for her meeting.

Kirk as he passed his phone to the

Caroline.”

all,” Kirk

old man started to frown. “I’m afraid that the bond between her and Eddy will

soon.”

you say

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

up from

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

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

to be with

“Uncle Jude…”

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

for a moment before

do you know who she’s married

a hint of annoyance in his eyes, Kirk shook his

stared at Kirk with a grave expression

who that man is!”

in Kirk’s gaze when

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

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

froze up immediately, clueless as to whether he should nod or