Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 123

She didn’t see Calvin in the car, and for a moment, her thoughts wandered.

She assumed Calvin was so irresponsible that he had dumped her on the side of the road and left.

But then she remembered the car was still there. She almost cursed him out, but she swallowed the words.

After getting out of the car, she walked back without intending to greet Calvin.

But just a couple of steps later, she heard his mocking voice beside her, “Am I just your driver now? Not even a thank you?”

Since he had noticed her, Eliza stopped and glanced at Calvin.

He had been hidden behind a tree, which was why she hadn’t seen him.

It seemed like he had been smoking there, as the ashtray on top of the nearby trash can was filled with cigarette butts.

Seeing those cigarette butts, Eliza instinctively frowned.

n the past, she would have been concerned about his health, urging him to smoke less or quit altogether.

But now, she simply stepped back, fearing the smoke would reach her.

So, how about you start by thanking me for all the things you owe me from before?”

After all, over the past seven years, she had given him far more than he had ever given her.

alvin took another drag from his cigarette, the smoke masking the emotions in his eyes. His voice, muffled and faintly hoarse, said. “Alright, thank you.”

That’s pretty half hearted.”

ust because he said it didn’t mean she had to accept it.

ind those thank yous were far too late.

alvin smiled and asked, “So, what would show sincerity?”

Pay me 5 billion and let’s see how sincere you are.”

he was short 5 billion right now

alvin raised an eyebrow, “What would you do with so much money?”

To keep 800 escorts to entertain me.”

Calvin chuckled in spite of himself, “Then, I don’t have that, not a single cent”

Then goodbye,” Eliza turned and walked away, her steps carefree as ever.

This time, Calvin didn’t stop her.

He took a deep drag from the cigarette between his fingers, holding the smoke in his mouth for a long time before letting it slowly dissipate.

t felt like something he had been holding on to tightly had finally slipped away, leaving no trace behind.

This brief exchange didn’t stir any ripples for Eliza, and she even forgot about it the next day.

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It was still Sadie who came over, asking her about what happened yesterday.

Why had Calvin come to pick her up for dinner?

At that moment, Eliza was too preoccupied with worrying about the 50 billion in funding to entertain Sadie’s curiosity.

Sadie, bold as always, asked, “You two aren’t planning to get back together, are you?”

Eliza couldn’t help but laugh bitterly, “Am I blind, or is something wrong with your brain?”

“Neither.”

“Then, of course not. If I’m neither blind nor crazy, why would I want to get back with him?”

“I never believe in second chances. If you really care, you wouldn’t break it in the first place!”

“For me, there’s no room for mistakes. If you mess up, there’s no going back.”

The port reconstruction project was urgent, and Eliza had to secure investments before the bidding conference.

She called Josh and asked if he was free for dinner that afternoon. Josh agreed.

Eliza booked a restaurant and sent him the address.

At the same time, Josh instructed his secretary to cancel an international flight and push the business trip back.

The secretary was surprised, “But this trip is crucial for the expansion of Unite’s key business sector and maintaining important client relations…”

‘Push it back.” Josh ordered, his tone leaving no room for negotiation.

…Okay.”

josh even arrived at the restaurant before Eliza.

By the time she got there, he had already ordered.

Everything on the menu was light and simple, focused on nourishing the stomach.

Eliza brought wine with her, intending to discuss the funding details with him.

We won’t drink wine today, just soup,” Josh stopped her.

Alright”

She didn’t mind not drinking, after working in the corporate world for so long, she had grown accustomed to such routines

Before Eliza could even sip water, she was preparing to discuss funds.

‘Let’s have the soup first. This restaurant’s fish maw chicken soup is good, try it

The soup was delicious, and after just a small bowl, Eliza felt warned through

Josh, like a salesman, kept recommending dishes to her, and before long, she had eaten her fill

He, on the other hand, barely touched his meal.

After Eliza had eaten enough, Josh finally asked why she had invited him to dinner.

She told him directly that she was in need of funds, though she didn’t bring up the project since it wasn’t finalized, and she didn’t have full confidence yet

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still, Josh agreed to invest, but the maximum amount he could offer was within 500 million, which was all he could manage.

liza understood his situation. He wasn’t as well–off as people thought; the infighting at Unite was ongoing, and some rebellious board members were always tirring things up.

he was moved, “Thank you, Senior.”

osh paused before responding. “You haven’t called me ‘Senior‘ in a long time.”

You’re in a different position now, I can’t just call you that,” Eliza said, always maintaining a sense of propriety.

ince they were business partners, it was only right to keep things professional and not make things awkward.

s soon as they left the restaurant, Gideon and Medea arrived.

When Gideon saw Josh’s car, he muttered, “That looks like Josh’s car. Didn’t he say he was on a business trip?”

Medea said, “He was supposed to go on a business trip. I called him this morning, and he said he was leaving this afternoon.”

Guess I was wrong,” Gideon shrugged it off.

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