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?

own

a long moment before responding, "How

"What kind of

to make your mark in any field. I can't trust your abilities just yet. If

himself, how could

eighteen years; even with half a year of relentless studying, getting

task in this world compared 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

gravely, "Your parents were exceptional, and yet they perished without leaving even a whole body behind. If you can't match

his grandfather was a man of

also mentioned, "I know you've got that girl trying to dig up information for you. Let me be clear: that's classified. Without my permission,

the police officer Lia had approached, who was quite close to

only one

hearing Yates recount everything, Cordelia

any tutor, but

and classes resuming, tutoring one more would hardly make

it over, she suggested, "Let's use our study sessions every afternoon to catch

Grateful, Yates nodded.

Yates his tasks for the day, and promised to prepare some questions that night for him to tackle the next morning, aiming to gauge his

"Alright."

setting their plan, they went

of questions, selecting about two hundred that

apparently started a new energy company and was now in Greenmeadow, sparking speculation about potential collaborations. Bill's Fortuna

after hanging up, looked serious. He and