The article explores Adam Smith's parable of the poor man's son, who achieves wealth but ultimately regrets the sacrifices he made in pursuit of it. To resolve the paradox of this story, the author proposes extending it to the next generation, introducing the character of Eva, the daughter of the poor man's son. This continuation, referred to as Smith's "hidden parable", offers a potential solution to the riddle posed by the original story, which is presented in Smith's "The Theory of Moral Sentiments" as a cautionary tale about the deceptive nature of ambition and the importance of reevaluating one's priorities.