Chapter 1160

Stefan hurriedly picked up Tilly and said, "Don't listen to your mommy. I'll give you the money, and it's not because you asked for it." He then turned to Lily and asked, "If Tilly doesn't ask us for money, is it alright if I give it to her?" Lily was speechless. She couldn't shake the feeling that, in the future, she'd be powerless and at the mercy of Stefan and Melanie. Toby glanced at Tilly, then looked at Lily and asked softly, "Mommy, if I don't ask Grandpa and Grandma for money, can I borrow some?" Lily was speechless again. Was there really a difference? "What's this about borrowing? Whatever belongs to us is yours," Melanie said generously, pulling a card out of her purse. "Here, this card has a hundred thousand dollars in it. Buy whatever you want with it." She then turned to Lily, adding, "Lily, the kids are so young. Don't be too strict with them. Let them express their true nature." Loid, standing nearby, was at a loss for words. His memory was still sharp! He hadn't forgotten his own childhood of being controlled by his parents. And now, when it came to their grandchildren, it was time for them to "express their true nature"? Lily pinched her temples, taking a long moment before finally saying, "Your money... might not be enough." "Huh?" Melanie paused, confused. "How can a hundred thousand dollars not be enough? They're only four years old. It's not like they're buying anything expensive—just some toys, clothes, and that sort of thing. They shouldn't cost too much, right?" She knew the two kids were smart. Unlike other children, who might not yet understand money, they already knew how to earn it. But no matter how smart they were, they were still just kids. A hundred thousand dollars should last quite a while, right? Toby tilted his head and said slowly, "Grandma, it's not enough." "How much do you need, then?" Melanie asked. "About..." Toby thought for a moment. "...two million dollars." "What?" Melanie and Stefan were stunned. It wasn't that they didn't have two million dollars, but for such a young child to ask for two million dollars right off the bat… It was hard not to be shocked. Did he even understand what two million dollars meant? "I've been researching a new type of computer. I've already tested it, and everything seems fine. I'm planning to invest a significant amount into its development. I estimate we'll need around two million dollars for the initial phase, and if the sales go well, I might invest even more," Toby said seriously. Melanie and Stefan were utterly stunned. He was researching… a computer? But he was only four years old! How could that even be possible? As they were still processing this, Toby went on, "Mommy took all our money, so... if you have some, Grandpa and Grandma, could you lend it to me? I should be able to pay it back within three months." Melanie swallowed hard, struggling to find the right words. "Toby, it's not that I don't want to help you. It's just that you're still too young to understand some things. Let's talk about it when you're older, okay?" It wasn't that she was worried about the money. It was more that she was afraid Toby might be getting scammed. Researching computers was one thing. But asking for two million dollars to invest? It had the word "scam" written all over it. Toby let out a sigh. "Then I'll just figure it out on my own." Lily gave him a sidelong glance and said flatly, "If you're confident about it, I can lend you the money."