Love or Die: CEO’ s Daily Dose of Swoon (Cordelia) novel 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?

“I want to choose my own path in life,” Yates finally said.

Mr. Hackett looked at him for a long moment before responding, “How about we make a bet?”

Yates asked, “What kind of bet?”

Mr. Hackett explained, “You’ve never shown patience in anything, and you’ve yet to make your mark in any 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 Academy, I’ll tell you everything.”

Yates thought to himself, how could that be possible?

He’d been reckless for eighteen years; even with half a year of relentless studying, getting into the highly sought-after Superiority College seemed like a dream!

But 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 from us?”

Mr. Hackett added gravely, “Your 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 venture out? Fail to get into Superiority College, and you’ll stay in Greenmeadow for life.”

Yates knew his grandfather was a man of his word.

He also 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 you the truth.”