Chapter 74

When Kirk amured at the Morison Manor. Eddy had just finished taking with Jude and came out of the study gentyno in a good mood. Hello, Uncle Kin”

Kirk nodded slightly. He asked, “What did your grandpa tak to you about?

Eddy said unhappily. “He asked me to stop looking for Cample’s husband”

Kink raised an eyebrow, but then he heard Eddy say. “This wil after my purput of Carpine”

Kirk remained silent “Mr. Kirk Simon stepped forward. Mr. Momson Senior is watting for you made.”

Kirk pave a light hum in acknowledgment devoid of any emotion. After emering the study he greeted Jute who was Siting on the armchair. “Uncle Jude”

Jude smiled and said. “You’re here. Come and have a sear.”

Kirk sat across from Jude calmly.

Tm going to see Caroline’s husband the day after tomorrow.” Jube stood up with the support of his waking cane Trave you goter any news about him?

Kirk shook his head.

“Even you can’t find out anything about him. I’m afraid this person isn’t so simple Jure looked a (in and asked. Kincare you fee the day after tomorrow?”

Kirk stood up elegantly. He asked. “Do you want me to go with you Unce Jude”

Jude mused, “That’s right. If even you can’t find out anything about Carpines rustend, he must be a foreigner Shrice you’ve been sorted for many years, you might know him.”

Kirk’s lips curled into a smile. He said. “Pemaps, but I don’t think I can scare the time to rep you”

Jude didn’t insist on him going, and he said. “In that case. I’ll discuss it with you ater mest him in cersion.”

“Okay.”

Two days later, Caroline arranged a meeting place in Grandeworm., a neighboring city, to avoid unnecessary toune.

It was a two–hour drive, so to prevent Kirk from exhausting himself by driving them there. Carbine booked a driver.

However, she got a call from Kirk before she got into the car. He said something had come up at work, so he had to handle it. He asked Caroline to head over to the meeting place first.

Caroline wanted to say something, but Kirk had already hung up the phone in a hurry. She had no choice but to set dits.

If Kirk was late, she could still cover for him. After all this was his first time meeting Jude, and being late could leave a tad impression.

Two hours later, Caroline arrived at the place they had agreed on. There was a row of luxury cars caked in front of the note.

Simon was waiting at the door. When he saw Caroline, he waved her over. “helo. Ms. Evans.”

Caroline hurriedly approached him. “Mr. Zellen has Grandpa amived?”

“Yes, he’s waiting in the private room. Simon looked behind Caroline, asking. Where’s your hussant Caroline said awkwardly, “Something came up at work but he should be coming soon. I’ll go and meet Grandbe first”

‘Okay.” Simon led Caroline to the private room.

Although this was only a five–star hotel it was very elegantly designed and decorated. It suited Jube s taste. When Carsiline entered the private room, Jude praised her, saying, “You know me so well Carrie.

You picked such a quiet place for me.”

Jude looked away from the painted or the kid zät told hd Caroline repeated what she’d told Simon. When she was done, she sald, Grandpa, R’s been a Mae Wale We had me, right? Since we’re free today, why don’t I make you a cup?”

Her compasslon touched Jude, He hd, “ለ ” ፤ ለካ እ ክ ክ なで Simon immediately asked the hotel to bring a coffee brewing kit and mugs, Caroline took the opportunity to text Kirk. “My Grandpa is here. How long do you need to get here?”

Kirk didn’t reply.

The staff had brought the tools, so Caroline had no choice but to concentrate on brewing coffee for Jude. Skill and knowledge were required to make coffee. She couldn’t be careless, The staff brought them Robusta Coffee beans. Caroline ground the coffee beans with the grinder and bolled some water. Then, she poured the ground coffee beans into a filter. Finally, she slowly poured the hot water through the filter into a mug, filling the room with the fragrant scent of coffee.

A cup of dark coffee was ready, emitting an aromatic, smoky scent.

“Here you go. Grandpa.”

Jude picked up the coffee. He took a sip and smiled with satisfaction. “Your coffee is as delicious as always, Carrie.”

Caroline said modestly, “I’m sure you’re just being nice, Grandpa.”

Jude waved his hand. “I’m not. I know you, Carrie. You strive to do your best at everything. Take this cup of coffee, for example. A professional may not make coffee as good as yours.”

“Grandpa Jude sighed. “It’s a pity Eddy won’t get to try it.”

Caroline lowered her head and remained silent.

Jude smiled and didn’t say anything more. He turned his attention to the emerald bracelet on Caroline’s wrist. He asked, “Did your husband give you this bracelet?”

Jude had noticed it when Caroline had been making coffee.

Caroline smiled slightly. She said with a hint of pride, “Yes.” She’d worn the emerald bracelet on purpose. She hoped to prove to Jude how good Kirk was to her and help Jude make a good impression.

Jude looked at the bracelet. He didn’t say anything but took a sip of his coffee.

Everything was silent for a while. Caroline couldn’t guess what Jude was thinking. She thought he was annoyed at Kirk for being late. She made an excuse to leave the private room and called Kirk.