NovelEnglishChapter 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
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“Seeing her husband being exposed by a child, Paula jumped in.
““Exactly, kiddo. Let's not say things we're unsure of,” she said, casting a sharp look at Jonathan, hoping to
intimidate him.”
To her surprise, Jonathan remained unfazed. He turned to George and said, “Great-grandpa, | don’t like her. Can
you ask them to leave?”
Paula and Ralph 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 moment.
George, however, suspected that Jonathan had fabricated the news about the factory's demolition out of dislike
for the couple. He turned to him, asking, “Jon, why don’t you like Mdm. Paula?”
Before Jonathan could respond, the subordinate who had been dispatched earlier rushed back into the room.
“Old Mr. Sinclair,” he began breathlessly, “it turns out that Mr. Jonathan was right. Ralph had gotten wind of the
news early, which is why he chere, hoping to take advantage of the Sinclair family.”
Having delivered the report in one go, the subordinate stood there, panting heavily, admiration. for Jonathan
evident in his eyes. It was remarkable for such a young child to have access to, and understand, high-level
information.
George's eyes widened in surprise. “Really?” he asked, his pupils dilating in disbelief. Seeing his subordinate nod
in confirmation, George immediately turned toward Jonathan and patted him. on the shoulder. “My dear great-
grandson, how did you cacross such valuable news?” he asked, his voice filled with pride.
The boy was only four years old, after all..
“Jonathan realized that in his efforts to expose Paula, he had unintentionally given away too much. He had no
choice but to lie.
““An uncle of mine told me,” he replied calmly.”
“Oh,” George 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
| would have ended up as the fool.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmStanding off to the side, Vivian watched in silence, her mind filled with doubt.
Why do | find it so hard to believe Jonathan's story? What kind of adult would discuss such critical business
matters with a child? And this kid is lying to Old Mr. Sinclair without batting an eyelid. Is he not afraid of being
punished for lying?
Once everything had settled down, George retired for srest. Vivian, still intrigued by the day’s events,
quickly called Cecilia to inform her of what had happened. “You have no idea how awesJonathan was
today,” she began. “If it hadn't been for him, Old Mr. Sinclair would've signed the contract with Paula and her
husband.”
Cecilia, reflecting on Jonathan's intelligence, began to piece things together. Jonathan was clearly aware that
Nathaniel was his father, and he must have known that Paula was his grandmother.
Curious, she asked Jonathan, “Jon, do you know who the lady you met today was?”
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Jonathan didn’t hide anything and nodded. “I know,” he said calmly. “She’s my biological granny.”
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