When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel)

Chapter 459 Taken Aback

“Great–grandpa, from what I’ve heard, the government is planning to issue a notice in three days. to demolish the factory and build a subway. If that happens, the value of the land will triple, at the very least, from what Mr. Evans offered. If you invest in real estate there, the return could multiply many times over.” Jonathan spoke in a measured manner.

George blinked, caught off guard by Jonathan’s sudden interjection. The boy’s calm, confident tone made him pause. Without missing a beat, George called to his subordinates. “Go look into that.”

“Yes, sir.”

George didn’t really care if the factory was being demolished or not. What troubled him was Ralph’s attempt to pull a fast one right under his nose.

Ralph, on the other hand, was in disbelief. How could a child know about such inside information? “Kid, you shouldn’t speak without knowing the facts,” Ralph joked awkwardly. “I haven’t heard anything about a notice like that.”

“Seeing her husband being exposed by a child, Paula jumped in.

kiddo. Let’s not say things we’re unsure of,” she said, casting a

and said, “Great–grandpa, I don’t like her.

were left momentarily dumbfounded. Within three minutes, they were courteously escorted out of the house. Vivian, watching from the side, couldn’t help but enjoy the

fabricated the news about the factory’s demolition out of dislike for the couple. He turned to him, asking,

breathlessly, “it turns out that Mr. Jonathan was right. Ralph had gotten wind of the news

subordinate stood there, panting heavily, admiration. for Jonathan evident in his eyes. It

his subordinate nod in confirmation, George immediately turned toward Jonathan and patted him. on the shoulder. “My dear

only four years old, after

he had unintentionally given away too much.

of mine told me,”

said, slightly disappointed. Yet, upon reflection, he realized that for such a young child to display this level of logical thinking and clarity was indeed a mark of genius. “Thank goodness for my great–grandson, or I would

watched in silence, her