Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 258

Yates hung his head and let out a wry laugh, “Lia, do adults ever really see us as grown up?"

Cordelia paused, unsure of what to say.

Taking a deep breath, Yates began, "Grandpa said it's not yet time for me to know."

He recalled coming home, expecting to have a calm conversation with his grandfather, but instead found the old man slouched on the couch, his back bent, seeming years older, yet still straining to sit up straight.

They talked for a long time that afternoon.

Grandpa shared a lot with him.

Initially, Grandpa spoke of the pain of outliving his own child, Yates' father, which tugged painfully at Yates' heart.

Eventually, Grandpa said, "In my life, I have but one wish, and that is for you to live well. There are things I've kept from you because you were too young, but even now, you're not ready to know, nor do you have the capacity."

Yates objected, "Grandpa, I'm grown up."

Mr. Hackett sighed, "Do you really want me to endure the pain of losing your father, only to potentially lose you too before my time is up?"

Yates could feel his grandfather's exhaustion and understood his feelings, but-

He didn't want to live his life in a haze, just turning 18 and spending his remaining days confined in Greenmeadow, did he?

want to choose my own path in life," Yates

Hackett looked at him for a long moment before responding, "How about

"What kind of

anything, and you've yet to make your mark in any field. I can't trust your abilities just yet. If you can prove to me that you're capable by

how could

been reckless for eighteen years; even with half a year of relentless studying, getting into the highly sought-after Superiority College seemed like a

to working and life itself, which are far more complex. If you can't even master learning, how can I trust you to face the challenges that took your parents

exceptional, and yet they perished without leaving even a whole body behind. If you can't match them, how can I let you venture

grandfather was a

also mentioned, "I know you've got that girl trying to dig up information for you. Let me

Yates could change it. Even the police officer Lia had approached, who was quite close to them, dared not disclose the truth, proving Mr.

had only one way

everything, Cordelia quickly agreed to

the means to hire any tutor, but none knew the subjects quite like

over and classes

"Let's use our

Grateful, Yates nodded.

the day, and promised to prepare some questions that night for him to tackle the next morning,

"Alright."

they went their separate

mountain of questions, selecting about two hundred that covered all necessary topics

on a call. He was talking about Bill, who had apparently started a new energy company and was now in Greenmeadow, sparking speculation about potential collaborations.

looked serious. He and his father discussed the precarious state of