Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 144

Chapter 144

Eliza didn’t wake up until noon the next day.

ter mind was still foggy when she heard some noises coming from outside the door. It seemed like someone was busy in the kitchen.

he tried to get up and check what was going on, but as soon as her feet touched the ground, a sharp pain shot through her legs, causing her to collapse heavily

back onto the bed.

ler waist also felt sore… as if a car had run over her, with pain radiating through her whole body.

ler head throbbed intensely, and she felt drained and lethargic.

he took some time to adjust, and slowly her mind started to clear. With a hand on her waist, she finally managed to get up and make her way out.

n the kitchen, Sadie seemed to be on the phone with someone. “How much dried tangerine peel? 5 grams? Alright.”

The mung beans are soft enough.”

Turn the heat to low? Got it.”

When Sadie heard movement behind him, he turned around and saw Eliza had woken up. “My boss is awake, let me finish up, I’ll call you back,” he said as he

ung up.

fterward, he explained to Eliza, “I was asking my mom how to make a hangover soup. It’ll be ready in a bit, just wait a moment.”

liza was too weak to do anything, so she sat down at the nearby dining table.

adie brought over a bowl of the hangover soup, “It’s hot, let it cool a bit before you drink. How much did you drink last night? You actually got drunk.”

wasn’t surprising that Sadie was shocked.

ince she had met Eliza, he had never seen her drunk. Even when she drank enough to cause a stomach bleed, she never actually got drunk.

liza rubbed her temples, feeling extremely fatigued. “I don’t know, I didn’t drink that much last night. The problem is… I blacked out.”

hat was rare for her.

he had drunk to excess at social events before and even thrown up, but she had never blacked out.

ll she could vaguely remember was leaving the private room and planning to call Sadle to pick her up…

hen, everything went blank.

I can’t… my head hurts so much.” Eliza’s pain intensified as she recalled the night.

You should drink some of the hangover soup, it will help. It’s still hot, though,” Sadie urged.

The hangover soup indeed had some effect. After drinking about half a bowl, Eliza started to feel a little better.

Who taught you how to make this hangover soup?” Eliza asked.

My mom,” Sadie replied. “I was just asking her over the phone.”

‘Oh,” Eliza responded, and then asked, “Is there something wrong with the taste?”

Sadie was puzzled. “No, it tastes fine. Why? Did it not taste good?”

Cliza shook her head, “No, it’s just that… it tastes familiar.”

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she was about to say that it reminded her of the hangover soup Calvin used to make. When she used to get drunk, Calvin would always make her hangover soup.

But her tolerance for alcohol had increased over time, and she hadn’t drunk his soup for a long while. Still, the taste was unforgettable.

The only difference was that Sadie’s soup had a stronger tangerine peel flavor. She wasn’t particularly fond of that taste, so Calvin always put less tangerine peel n his soup.

Doesn’t all hangover soup taste the same?” Sadie asked, shrugging.

liza paused for a moment, “Yeah, I guess they do.”

he hangover soup did help alleviate her headache, and her mind cleared up enough for her to go wash her face.

he cold water splashed on her face, and the last traces of drunkenness faded away.

fleeting image flashed through her mind.

You… slow down.”

Why do you need your phone?”

to transfer money.”

liza suddenly looked up, staring at her reflection in the mirror. She tried to hold onto the fleeting images in her mind.

ut aside from these fragmented snippets, she couldn’t remember anything else.

he only thing she was sure of was that she had slept with someone last night.

Tas it the male model from the dub?

he wasn’t sure, but she did remember that the man had a great physique. His abilities seemed pretty strong too.

he could tell from the soreness in her body that it had been quite intense.

he also wished she’d taken it easier…

fter washing up, Eliza called Camille.

reng for a while before being answered by a voice she didn’t recognize. It was the little wolfdog” (a nickname for Camille’s assistant), saying that Camille was ill asleep because she had been exhausted from last night.

seemed like those two had quite a night as well

liza asked him to pass on a message to Camdile when she woke up, to give her a call

amille finally called her two hours later, her voice huares

liza asked her about last night.

amille said, “How would I know? I was too busy last night to even notice when you left

his made Eliza even more confused

lad she called the male model herself?

Eliza, don’t you think the alcohol last night was a bit off? Do you think they spiked it with something? I’ve heard of some clubs doing that to make customers rink more and rack up bills,” Canulle asked.

You can’t prove it, though. It’s just a scam,” she added.

liza went silent.

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It seemed like they had been set up.

This club was going straight to her blacklist.

Eliza placed an online order for emergency contraception. She wasn’t sure if he used protection, and though the doctor said the chances of pregnancy were slim, she took the pill just to be safe.

In the afternoon, Eliza went to the office. As soon as she arrived, Sadie came to find her.

He said he had another meeting with Mr. Watts from Watts Group to discuss potential collaboration.

Watts Group primarily dealt with insurance and could improve their customer service through ASKHEART.

Since they had just partnered with the government for a hotline platform with successful case studies, it made for a compelling argument.

As a collaborator, Eliza was naturally invested and didn’t let her personal bias against Xander take over.

Work and personal life were always separate for her.

This time, Sadie had even chosen a Japanese restaurant that he knew Mr. Watts liked.

However, the two of them waited from 7 pm to 9 pm, and Mr. Watts never showed up.

ladie tried calling Xander several times, but he didn’t pick up.

liza finally called the waiter to pay the bill.

he then told Matilda, “Don’t keep calling. If he isn’t interested in cooperating, let’s not waste any more time.”

Matilda didn’t expect Mr. Watts to flake out twice in a row. She felt a little guilty toward Eliza.

liza reassured her, “You were just trying to help the company grow, don’t blame yourself.”

Meanwhile, Xander was having dinner with Medea.

le was in a good mood, even peeling crab meat for her.

This seafood is air–shipped from overseas, it’s very fresh. Try it.”

fedea took a bite and praised, “It’s really good.”

ander smiled, “What made you want to invite me to dinner?”

I’ve been busy lately, but I finally have some free time, so I thought I’d treat you.”

fedea intentionally asked, “What? You don’t want to?”

Of course not. If you ask me out, I’m always available,” Xander said with a smile.

Medea grinned, her plan to invite him to dinner was actually a spur of the moment decision.

he had found out Eliza was going to discuss a collaboration with Xander.

liza always liked to fight for projects.

Well, this time, she would fight tool

he wouldn’t let Eliza win this one!

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