Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 157

Chapter 157

Eliza was puzzled. “They’ve already sent out the engagement invitations, but the venue still isn’t decided?”

The vice president chuckled and explained, “No, no. Director Wynn thought the wedding venue design wasn’t pretty enough, so Mr. Young went with her to evise the plan.”

At that, the vice president couldn’t hide the envy in her voice. “You have no idea how much Mr. Young dotes on Director Wynn, straight out of a lomineering CEO romance.”

liza wasn’t interested in that. She asked, “What about your General Manager Bates? Is his leave still not over?”

Ah… you don’t know yet?” The vice president sounded hesitant.

Know what?”

ince it was already public and Eliza was a partner they’d be working with, the VP decided there was no need to hide it. She told her the truth.

General Manager Bates left Everup with his team because he and Director Wynn couldn’t see eye to eye on management.”

When did that happen?”

Why hadn’t there been the slightest whisper?

This Monday,” the VP said.

liza frowned.

Vasn’t that the day of the auction?

yron was a pillar of Everup–he’d been with Calvin even before Everup was formally established, weathering every hardship. He had both merit and sweat in Le company, he was its backbone,

nd Calvin just… fired him?

hen went off cheerfully with his “first love” to splurge at an auction?

liza no longer suspected a mere split personality.

he suspected he’d been body snatched. Or reborn.

fost likely possessed by Medea’s level 10 bootlicker.

therwise, how could anyone change this drastically into… whatever this is?

he was done.

eyond speechless.

he VP ventured, “President Grant, how about this: 111 pass your requests along to Mr Young and ask him for an approval

Jiza said, “Tine. Just pass along two words for me

All right–what should I say?”

Blinded ruler.”

The VP fell silent, unsure how to respond

Before hanging up. Eliza added, “Oh, and make sure you quote me verbatim Not one word off. Thanks.”

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VP: “…”

Maybe she should resign too.

With no one left at Everup who could make decisions, Eliza had no choice but to postpone the visit. In the afternoon, she met with Erik to keep pushing the ame project forward.

pex had launched several projects lately, three of them were sourced by Matilda. She had deep experience, a wide network, and a good investment eye. All hree had strong market prospects.

liza told her to go full throttle.

y the time she wrapped up, it was already six in the evening. She was about to put in some overtime when Nancy called to say the medicine was ready.

I’ll place a courier order to pick it up,” Eliza said.

Eliza… could you come in person?” Nancy sounded tentative.

What’s wrong?” Eliza heard the strain in her voice and grew concerned.

ancy explained. “It’s Mr. Young. He hasn’t been himself lately. He barely eats, sits out in the courtyard all day, hardly says two words, and he’s lost a lot of reight. Doctor says his health indicators are all off. If this keeps up, his body will give out…”

ancy got more and more upset, until she was choked with tears. “I was hoping you could talk to him. He might at least listen to you a little.”

11 come right away,” Eliza agreed on the spot.

ven if Nancy hadn’t asked, this was something she should check on. And she didn’t have to worry about running into any “dirty things“-the “dirty thing” was

broad.

liza hurried to the Young home. As soon as she entered the yard, she saw Grayson sitting outside.

usk was falling, the air cooler than by day. The night wind rustled the leaves in the courtyard.

Inde Young,” Eliza called.

rayson was lost in thought and didn’t hear.

he moved doser. “Uncle Young,”

ih–Eliza.” He finally stirred a little.

nly then did she see clearly how much weight he’d lost.

Why aren’t you inside? The wind’s picking up–you’ll catch a chill.” Eliza crouched in front of him, speaking patiently

Didn’t notice.” Grayson seemed only now to realize it was getting late.

1 wheel you in.”

Okay.”

s Eliza pushed him inside, Nancy came out of the kitchen with dishes Seeing her, Nancy’s eyes lit up “Tilea, you’re here at just the right time. Dinner’s ready.

et’s eat.”

Come on, let’s go wash our hands.” Eliza deftly tossed her bag onto the sofa and steered Grayson toward the sink

Dinner was plentiful, and Nancy had prepared it with special care

Vith Eliza there, Grayson managed to eat a bit.

Jancy said it was the most he’d eaten in a while.

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Uncle Young, you need to eat properly. Whatever happens, your health comes first,” Eliza urged.

He sighed. “Lately I feel… powerless. Maybe it’s age. My mind doesn’t work like it used to, and I can’t focus. I drift off even in meetings.”

Years ago, Grayson had suffered a serious car accident that injured his leg and badly damaged his head. He’d undergone many surgeries.

Doctors warned that overexertion could trigger severe headaches. After recovering, he stepped back from frontline work, though major matters at the He Group still required his hand.

Given the current state, it was clear he could no longer handle affairs as before.

liza wanted to say he could just hand everything to Calvin and concentrate on his health, but it wasn’t her place to comment on another family’s business, so he kept quiet.

fter dinner, Nancy asked Eliza to keep Grayson company with a cup of calming tea to help him sleep. She went to pack Eliza’s medicine and some easy–to–eat

ood.

Vhile making tea, Eliza noticed a rolled painting tossed into the trash bin beside the coffee table.

Uncle Young, are you throwing this out?” she asked.

Mm. Trash. No need to keep it,” Grayson said without a glance.

rom the quality of the mounting and packaging, Eliza could tell it was valuable. She unrolled it for a look.

he froze.

Vasn’t this the calligraphy Calvin had just spent a hundred million on at the auction?

1st thrown away?

hrown away?

hundred million!

he hurried to check for damage, terrified the priceless piece had been ruined.

ortunately, only the right edge was a bit damp–shouldn’t be too serious.

be explained, “Unde Young, this is the one Calvin paid a hundred million for. It’s a pity to toss it.”

To me, it’s garbage. Why keep it?” Grayson’s disdain was obvious.

fancy came in with fruit and sighed when she saw the scroll. “Calv brought it as a gift, but then he said something–don’t know what–and the two of them had mother big fight. Mr. Young threw it out right after,”

They’re arguing again?” Eliza felt a headache coming on.

Father and son fought often, she used to be the one in the middle smoothing things over

What was it about this time?” she asked Grayson

His face darkened further. “He wants to get engaged to that Miss Wynn He sent this painting to butter me up, hoping Id attend the engagement ceremony.