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…”

Confused, Caroline asked him,‘ What

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the moment. This kid’s smart! We barely started, and he’s already

surprise. So he was right next

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

on meeting him? Alright, let me

a glance at Kirk

was moving his piece, causing his

-slightly.

Caroline

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

out a long sigh of

to meet Eddy’s

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

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

Caroline.”

all,” Kirk answered

“I’m afraid that the bond between her and

soon.”

you say

I’m old, but I’m

up from

the one who raised Carrie, she’s been taking care

to the country that I started to regard her as my

to be with

“Uncle Jude…”

dismissively. “I heard

for a moment

old man sighed. “Then do you know who she’s

of annoyance in his eyes, Kirk shook

Kirk with a grave expression “I don’t know what will happen to Carrie and

who that man is!”

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

that Carrie is a good girl. My time’s

nod in agreement when the

up immediately, clueless as to whether