Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 140

Chapter 140

Eliza wasn’t aware that the others were talking about private matters.

As for her, she was discussing business.

Hector was telling her that government and Wahington’s Chamber of Commerce were planning to co–host a startup competition, with the winner receiving significant support.

Eliza was immediately interested and asked Hector about many of the details.

Baxter had intended to talk to Eliza, even if it was about work.

But she was too busy talking to Hector.

Baxter didn’t find an opportunity and had to give up.

When he turned to find Gideon, Vivian shyly handed him a bottle of green tea. “Mr. Wade, this is for you.”

“I’m sorry, I don’t like green tea,” Baxter politely declined.

Vivian hurriedly added, “What would you like to drink? I’ll go get it for you.”

‘I’m not thirsty.”

‘Well then, I’ll stay and chat with you.”

Baxter furrowed his brow, “Sorry, I’m really busy.”

Without waiting for Vivian to say anything else, he walked away.

f she weren’t Medea’s cousin, Baxter wouldn’t have given her a second glance.

Gideon stood by the window, quietly taking in the fresh air, his expression less restless than usual, replaced by a hint of melancholy.

Baxter asked, “What’s wrong?”

I suddenly realized how hard my dad’s been working all these years,” Gideon sighed, “He’s been doing this for so long, so many boring meetings. If it were me, ‘d barely last three years.”

And managing a company is so difficult. Every time I look at those reports, it’s like reading a foreign language. I don’t even understand them.”

Saxter couldn’t help in that area, but he encouraged him, “Take it slow.”

I suddenly realized how amazing Fliza is.” Gideon said, glancing over at Eliza.

fe watched her handle the socializing effortlessly, laughing and chatting with others, thriving in her career.

Now you realize?” Baxter, also looking at Fliza, his gaze full of admiration, “She’s definitely not like ordinary women”

He paused before adding,

‘She’s really different.”

Perhaps both of them were so absorbed in watching Eliza that they didn’t notice Vivian standing not far away.

She was holding a bottle of coffee, almost crushing it with her grip.

Why was it always Eliza?

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he had already stolen her cousin’s man, and now she was going after the man Vivian liked?

s the afternoon meeting wrapped up, Xander stood up early and walked over to Medea.

le leaned slightly toward her, asking, “How about dinner later?”

‘m afraid not. My boyfriend just messaged me. He’s coming to pick me up,” Medea replied apologetically.

flicker of disappointment flashed in Xander’s eyes, but he still maintained his composure, “Then another time.”

Do you two know each other?”

tting next to Medea was Mr. Tobias, who worked in real estate and had a good relationship with Xander’s father.

eeing them chatting intimately, he curiously asked.

ander straightened up, explaining, “Medea is my senior at school. She’s a financial PhD from WT Business School.”

1. r. Tobias exclaimed, “A high achiever! I didn’t know Director Wynn was so talented! It’s a pleasure to meet you!”

thers, upon hearing Eliza’s background, couldn’t help but be impressed.

heir admiration was clear in their eyes.

›me even said, “No wonder she captured Calvin’s heart. This is truly a match made in heaven.”

thers added, “With talents like Calvin and Director Wynn in Everest, their future is limitless!”

edea, while remaining humble, thoroughly enjoyed the attention.

the midst of it all, she cast a glance at Eliza, who was nearly forgotten, the corner of her mouth curling slightly.

), how could Eliza compete with her?

st her academic credentials alone were enough to beat Eliza!

iza, however, wasn’t aware of the praise for her academic background. She was instead in a discussion with Hector about the recent feedback for the home atform.

ector shared that the feedback had been excellent, eliminating many cumbersome steps and improving service efficiency fivefold, solving a long standing

sue for them.

iza expressed her satisfaction, “I’m glad I could help.”

ector then invited Fliza to dinner,

‘m sorry, I already have plans,” Eliza declined

ector appeared a little disappointed. “Then maybe another time.”

I that moment, Enzo approached after finishing a conversation, taking Eliza’s bag and the unfinished bottle of water.

le was thoughtful and considerate.

lector couldn’t help but glance at Enzo.

eeling the attention, Enzo also looked at lector.

heir eyes met, and some unspoken understanding passed between them.

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Chapter 140

When Eliza was about to leave, Baxter quickly approached, “Would you like to have dinner? We could discuss some cooperation.”

If it were any other time, Eliza, a workaholic, would have agreed.

Baxter had learned from experience that whenever work was mentioned, Eliza would readily accept.

But this time, Eliza clearly rejected him, “I’m sorry, I already have plans for the evening. Let’s do it another time.”

Baxter was a bit disappointed but accepted it, “Alright, another time.”

After he left, Hector’s brows furrowed even more.

As Eliza and Enzo left, they bumped into Calvin, who had come to pick up Medea.

Enzo paused for a moment, instinctively glancing at Eliza.

But Eliza didn’t look at Calvin at all. She didn’t even change her pace as they walked by.

They passed by each other like strangers.

Like parallel lines.

ike two worlds, completely unrelated.

Enzo quickly caught up with Eliza, and they left together.

Not long after, Baxter and Medea’s group also came out.

When Medea saw Calvin waiting for her at the entrance, she cheerfully ran toward him, her voice full of concern, “I told you not to come, but you still came ‘ou’re still recovering, and the wind could make you worse.”

It’s fine,” Calvin’s voice was still hoarse, and he coughed from speaking.

axter, concerned, asked, “How did it get this bad? You’ve lost weight.”

pon thinking back, it seemed Calvin had been ill since that night at the bar.

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