CHAPTER 645: CHAPTER 645: BE CAREFUL ABOUT EVERYTHING

Upon hearing this, James Grant’s furrowed brows relaxed a bit, and he glanced at Keith Donovan.

"Aren’t you chasing after Lynn Yates? Given up?"

James Grant originally just asked casually, not expecting Keith Donovan’s smile to falter slightly upon hearing it.

"Hah," Keith Donovan laughed heartily and carelessly, "she’s not into me. I’m not the type to cling shamelessly and endlessly follow someone around like a puppy."

James Grant raised his eyebrows but said nothing.

Tristan Hawthorne glanced at Keith Donovan but saw him with his arms around a beauty, drinking and singing.

"Kieran was actually doing quite well with Lynn Yates before," Tristan Hawthorne poured himself another drink, "but somehow, it fell apart again."

A while ago, James Grant was busy looking for Evelyn Clayton, and then occupied with keeping her within his territory, so he didn’t inquire about Keith Donovan’s matters.

As they chatted today, James Grant casually asked, "Why did it fall apart if things were going well? Is Lynn Yates really not interested in him?"

"That’s probably the reason," Tristan Hawthorne said earnestly, "Can you find another Lynn Yates in all of Riversend? She’s got the Yates Family firmly in her grasp, and her father’s illegitimate children outside haven’t caused any stir, thanks to Lynn Yates’ efforts."

James Grant sneered, "Charles Yates won’t let Lynn really inherit the Yates Family. He’s just holding off to let his eldest daughter grow the family bigger, then hand it over to his useless sons."

The only legitimate children of Charles Yates are Lynn and Clara Yates, and the only one who can hold the fort is Lynn. Those illegitimate sons and daughters kicked up a fuss some years ago, but have gone silent in recent years.

It’s not just the Whitman Family’s intervention; Lynn Yates played a major role.

James Grant has always despised the baseless patriarchy and genuinely admires Lynn Yates.

Considering his previous actions wronged her, James Grant hopes that Lynn Yates can keep a strong hold on the Yates Family.

This way, he gains a stable and trustworthy partner.

"Anyway, I gather from Kieran’s demeanor that he doesn’t plan to pursue Lynn any longer. What Kieran said just now isn’t wrong—without Lynn’s consent, no one knows what she’s thinking."

Tristan Hawthorne paused and said, "If by chance, she still wants to make a strategic alliance with you, you’d better stay alert."

James Grant frowned slightly, "I haven’t heard any rumors about that. There’s been no movement from the old man either, so it probably won’t happen."

Harrison Grant now seems keen on supporting Jasper Grant and Matthew Sullivan to rise up, almost as if declaring to the world that Harrison Grant has more than just James Grant as a competent son.

James Grant doesn’t really care, but he doesn’t want Harrison Grant to have it too easy.

"It wouldn’t be a bad thing if Lynn seriously doesn’t intend to marry Jasper Grant," James Grant mused, "If Kieran pushes a bit harder, he might actually win her over."

Tristan Hawthorne snickered at this, "Is it really that easy? Recently, at the Yates sisters’ birthday party, I met Lynn Yates."

"Lynn made it clear she’s never taken marriage or romance seriously this life, only considering whether a marriage could bring her benefits and if she could become the chairman of The Yates Group."

"Kieran’s family is wealthy, but he doesn’t have real power; his two elder brothers from his father’s first wife are tough nuts. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have such a shallow family relationship and hang out with us... Overall, let’s be cautious."