Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 118

Chapter 118

office.

tector was highly efficient, and in the past few days, he had prepared a detailed plan for the platform and its requirements.

liza only needed to take this document and bridge it with ASKHEART to begin the training phase.

With the current algorithm and training speed of ASKHEART, results could be provided within half a month. Thursday arrived, and Eliza, having been invited by Hector, went to talk about the hotline platform with the officials at the government

Looking forward to good news from you, Ms. Eliza.” Hector said, standing up and offering a handshake. “If there’s anything else needed, feel free to reach out. Il fully cooperate.”

Pleasure working with you.” Eliza responded.

ooking at the time, Hector asked, “It’s almost lunchtime. I was wondering if Ms. Eliza would be free to join me for a meal?”

lector was a respectable business partner and a gentleman, so Eliza had no reason to decline.

he restaurant was conveniently located next to his office, and as Eliza observed, most of the people entering were from their company.

Then they entered, the waiter greeted them warmly, “Mr. Blaine, out for lunch with your girlfriend?”

lector. likely used to being on good terms with the staff, explained with a smile,

This is our business partner, not my girlfriend.”

he waiter apologized, “I’m sorry, I thought you two looked great together. I assumed you were a couple.”

liza didn’t mind these details.

nce the waiter understood the situation, she casually added, “By the way, your ex is also dining here.”

Hector immediately corrected, “We just went on a couple of dates, no real relationship”

he water laughed. “Oh, she just asked about you.”

More Hertor could respond, a familiar voice came from behind them

fector, long time no see.”

ize frowned involuntarily Was it really such a small world?

ow was it that in a raty of over thirty mallion people, she ran into someone so easily?

warning around, she saw Medea standing there

ector stood up politely. “Miss Wyn

ledea smiled. “I came here to meet with the Minister of Commerce about the port redevelopment project past mentioned you to him bit expect te rua tat ou here. Would you like to join us?

lector politely declined. Not convenient

fedea then turned her attention to the person sitting across from him, and when the saw it was Eliza hes expression coolest

I see. We’ll talk later,” she said curtly before walking away

lector resumed his seat, and the small interruption was quickly forgotten

Seven Years a Fool. One Day & Queen

Chapter 118

Eliza wasn’t interested in Medea, but she was very interested in the port redevelopment project.

Everything was as she had expected. Calvin had again stepped in to support Medea.

And he had done so on a grand scale, directly handing the port redevelopment project to her.

This was Matilda’s project, and she had been working on it for over a year. Now, Calvin had given it away to his “first love.”

Eliza didn’t care about Matilda’s feelings on the matter. What mattered to her now was that she wanted to steal this project.

But with Apex’s current financial power and influence, she couldn’t compare to Everest.

If it came to a bid, she’d probably be eliminated in the first round.

“Ms. Eliza, is the dish not to your taste?”

Hector asked, noticing she hadn’t eaten much.

“No, it’s fine,” Eliza quickly replied. “When is the port redevelopment project going to be open for bidding?”

Hector smiled, “Are you interested?”

Eliza answered honestly, “As long as it’s a profitable project, I’m interested.”

Hector looked at her with visible admiration.

After taking a sip of his lemon water, he put the cup down and asked earnestly, “May I ask, Ms. Eliza, do you have a boyfriend?”

This sudden shift caught Eliza off guard. “No, I’m single.”

Hector seemed unaffected, “What type do you like? Do you think I’m suitable?”

This was only their second meeting.

Eliza, sensing that he might be under pressure from his family to marry, politely answered, “I’m not looking to date at the moment. Right now, I just want to focus on making money.”

Hector smiled gracefully. “I understand. I know many modern women value independence, equality, and self–fulfillment, and that’s great.”

“But if possible, can I get a number?”

“Mr. Blaine, you’re quite funny,” Eliza laughed, charmed by his playful comment.

Hector said seriously, “I’m serious.”

After the meal, the rain had started to pour outside.

Recently, the weather had been rainy and unpleasant.

Eliza’s umbrella was in the car.

Hector didn’t have an umbrella either, but when he saw the rain outside, he excused himself to go back to the restaurant and borrow one from the staff.

It was at that moment that Medea and Vivian finished their ineal and came out.

Medea was smiling, clearly in a good mood, but when she saw Eliza, the simile faded.

Vivian’s face immediately darkened, “Why is she here?”

Given what had happened with Baxter, Vivian already had a strong prejudice against Eliza.

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