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?

to choose my own path

for a long moment before responding, "How about

asked, "What kind of

field. I can't trust your abilities just yet. If you can prove to me that you're capable by getting into either Superiority College or Top Crest

thought to himself, how could that be

relentless studying, getting into the highly sought-after Superiority College

which are far more complex. If you can't even master learning, how can I trust you to face the challenges

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

his grandfather was a

for you. Let me be clear: that's classified. Without my permission, no one will tell you the

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

had only one

hearing Yates recount everything, Cordelia quickly

to hire any tutor, but none knew

season over and

over, she suggested, "Let's use our study

Grateful, Yates nodded.

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

"Alright."

they went their

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

she was heading 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

and his father discussed the