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“Great-grandpa,” Jonathan said calmly, “I’ve heard the government plans to issue a demolition notice in three days to build a subway. If that happens, the land value will at least triple Mr. Evans’ offer. Investing there could yield immense returns.”

George blinked, surprised by Jonathan’s interjection. The boy’s confident tone gave him pause. Without hesitation, George instructed his subordinates, “Go investigate that.”

“Yes, sir.”

George cared little about the factory's demolition. What bothered him was Ralph's apparent attempt at deception.

Ralph, however, was incredulous. How could a child possess such inside information? “Kid, you shouldn’t speak without knowing the facts,” Ralph stammered. “I’ve heard nothing about such a notice.”

Seeing her husband exposed by a child, Paula interjected sharply, “Exactly, kiddo. Let’s not say things we’re unsure of.” She glared at Jonathan, hoping to intimidate him.

Jonathan remained unfazed. Turning to George, he said, “Great-grandpa, I don’t like her. Can you ask them to leave?”

Paula and Ralph were stunned. Within three minutes, they were politely escorted out. Vivian, observing from the sidelines, reveled in the moment.

George, however, suspected Jonathan fabricated the news out of dislike for the couple. He asked, “Jon, why don’t you like Mrs. Paula?”

Before Jonathan could answer, the subordinate returned breathlessly, “Mr. Sinclair, Jonathan was right. Ralph learned of the news early and came here to exploit the Sinclair family.”

The subordinate, panting, stood awestruck, his admiration for Jonathan evident. It was remarkable for such a young child to possess and understand such high-level information.

George’s eyes widened. “Really?” he asked, incredulous. Seeing his subordinate nod, George patted Jonathan’s shoulder. “My dear great-grandson, how did you learn such valuable news?” he asked proudly.

The boy was only four years old.

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Jonathan realized he’d inadvertently revealed too much in his attempt to expose Paula. He had to lie.

“An uncle told me,” he replied calmly.

“Oh,” George said, slightly disappointed. Yet, he realized such logical thinking in a young child was genius. “Thank goodness for my great-grandson, or I would have been the fool.”

Vivian watched silently, doubtful. Why do I find Jonathan’s story hard to believe? What adult discusses such matters with a child? And he's lying to Old Mr. Sinclair without a second thought. Isn't he afraid of punishment?

After things settled, George rested. Vivian, still intrigued, called Cecilia. “You won’t believe how amazing Jonathan was today,” she began. “Without him, Old Mr. Sinclair would have signed with Paula and her husband.”

Cecilia, considering Jonathan’s intelligence, connected the dots. Jonathan clearly knew Nathaniel was his father and Paula his grandmother.

Curious, she asked Jonathan, “Jon, do you know who that lady was?”

Jonathan nodded calmly. “I know. She’s my biological grandmother.”