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

him for a long moment before

asked, "What kind of

trust your abilities just yet. If you can prove to me that you're capable

thought to himself, how could

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

task in this world compared to working and life itself, which are far more complex. If you

exceptional, and yet they perished without leaving even a whole body behind. If you can't match them, how can I let you venture out? Fail to get into Superiority College, and you'll stay in Greenmeadow

knew his grandfather was

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, no one will tell

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

had only

everything, Cordelia quickly agreed to

any tutor, but none knew

exam season over and classes resuming, tutoring one more would hardly

our study sessions every afternoon

Grateful, Yates nodded.

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

"Alright."

their plan, they

mountain of questions, selecting about two hundred that covered

a new energy company and was now in Greenmeadow, sparking speculation about potential collaborations.

and