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 path in

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

"What kind

can't trust your abilities just yet. If you can prove to me that you're capable by getting into either Superiority

thought to himself, how

with half a year of relentless studying, getting into the highly

Grandpa continued, "Studying is the most straightforward 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 took your parents

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

grandfather was a

dig up information for you. Let me be clear: that's classified. Without my permission, no one

made up his mind, no amount of bargaining from Yates could change it. Even the police officer Lia had approached, who was quite

had only one

Yates recount everything,

means to hire any tutor, but none knew the

the Little Parrot arts exam season over and classes resuming,

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

Grateful, Yates nodded.

and a pen, assigned Yates his tasks for the day, and promised to prepare some questions that night for him

"Alright."

setting their plan, they went

of questions, selecting about two hundred that covered all necessary topics before returning to

downstairs, she overheard Sanderson 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. Bill's Fortuna Group was known for founding ventures and then stepping back, a strategy that intrigued yet puzzled

serious. He and his