A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 1266

Richard was not actually watching the adults but was using his phone.

He had no concerns these days since his daddy and mommy made up. He was therefore caught by surprise when his daddy suddenly said his name, and he looked at them in confusion.

Sean was smart enough to catch what John meant right then—when he was older, Richard could take over the Cranston family estate.

The man certainly had brains.

"What's wrong, Daddy?" Richard asked in confusion just then.

"Nothing. Get back to using your phone." John smiled.

That smile creeped out Richard somehow, as if John was going to sell him off to some slavers.

But considering that he was not adopted, and his biological parents had no reason to actually sell him, he shrugged and continued poring over his phone.

"How about that?" John asked for confirmation.

Sean nodded begrudgingly—it was certainly not difficult.

The reality was that Sean himself had no intention of abandoning the Cranston family estate easily since it was his grandfather's life work. As the rightful heir, he would always retain duty and obligations—even if he was keen to hand it over to John. After all, John was a rare prodigy he had taken a liking to, and the Cranston family estate would never suffer with him at the helm, but a gentleman should also not force people if they were unwilling.

Moreover, John was the only pillar that the Levines had left. It was inhumane if Sean compelled him to give up on them.

On the other hand, Richard was different.

Sean could take his time to groom Richard, and when it is really time for his retirement, Richard would be ready to accept the challenge.

With that in mind, Sean had to be impressed at John's insight and quick ability to adapt.

Moreover, Richard was obviously the better candidate to manage the Cranston family estate.

John was not biologically a member of the Cranstons, and the other Cranstons might resist the idea of appointing John.