Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 161

Chapter 161

When Xander arrived at Professor Adams’s house, the old man was bent over with a magnifying glass, studying the calligraphy Eliza had given him.

le was practically beaming, even sharing his joy with the housekeeper.

See this? Now this is real calligraphy. Beautiful strokes! Guess that girl does have a little conscience left–she remembered what I like.”

one was the icy professor. Right now he looked almost giddy.

What kind of piece could make you this happy?” Xander leaned in to take a look.

When his eyes landed on the scroll, his expression froze.

Jasn’t this the same piece Calvin had bought at auction for a sky–high price of one hundred million?

e’d wanted it too at the time, but for Medea’s sake, he had held back.

> why was it here?

rofessor Adams was far too busy admiring the brushwork to answer.

was the housekeeper who kindly filled in the gap:

Oh, this? It was a gift from Professor Adams’s most beloved student. He treasures it.”

ander’s brow twitched.

ost beloved student…

e himself had only been admitted as a disciple last year, thanks to his father pulling some strings.

e’d heard vague whispers back then–that years ago, Professor Adams had taken on a student he cherished deeply. But one day, for reasons unknown, that udent simply disappeared.

rom then on, the professor had forbidden anyone from bringing up that disciple’s name, and publicly denied ever having one. Over time, people stopped lking about it.

was only when Xander was accepted that someone jokingly asked, “Didn’t he already take in a final disciple seven years ago? How come there’s another final sciple now?”

rofessor Adams had flown into a rage and flatly denied it,

urious, Xander had once asked Senior Brother Josh, who admitted the story was true–the old man had indeed adored that student and planned to announce

e relationship officially.

ut before he could, things soured, and they went their separate ways.

nly Professor Adams and Josh knew who that student really was. And Josh had never breathed a word of the name.

Which meant Xander had never known either.

ut staring at this piece of calligraphy now, his mind leapt to a bold conclusion.

ould it be… her?

1. es.

I had to be.

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All the signs pointed straight to that answer.

And the realization sent his heart racing.

seven years ago, Medea had gone abroad with Josh to study. The timeline matched perfectly.

He had read her published papers in international finance journals. They were sharp, solid, brimming with insight. Not surprising she became the youngest

‘hD in finance at WT Business School.

And now, the most direct proof–the calligraphy.

t had to be from her.

ecause women like her, with that level of brilliance, were one in a million.

nd the only one he had ever met was Medea.

o yes, he was certain. She was the mystery disciple, the one Professor Adams had once wanted as his final student.

ander tried to steady his excitement and asked, “Master, since you accepted her gift… does that mean you’ve recognized her?”

rofessor Adams snorted. “I never said that.”

ill, he carefully rolled up the calligraphy and handed it to the housekeeper with strict instructions to store it with care.

hen will she be coming to your birthday banquet tomorrow?” Xander pressed.

¡o,” Professor Adams replied without hesitation.

he fact that she’d come a day early already showed she wasn’t planning to attend the banquet.

sappointed, Xander had to swallow his curiosity about this mysterious “senior sister.”

fter a couple cups of tea and some talk about his own studies, he excused himself.

le first thing he did after leaving the house was dial Medea.

rang a while before she picked up, her voice light and happy, lilting at the end when she said his name.

mething in his chest stirred at the sound.

ander, what made you think of calling me?”

essing down the strange flutter, he asked, “Just wondering if you’re free for dinner.”

ou’re in Washington?”

4m, just got here.”

vhat a pity. I’m not in Washington right now, I’m overseas.”

er tone lifted even higher. “Yes, I’m here picking out designs for the engagement ceremony. I won’t be back for two days. But if you’re still around when I turn, Ill treat you to dinner.”

.Alright.” His heart slowly settled, leaving behind a hollow ache.

Okay, I need to get back to work. Talk soon!”

ie hung up, leaving Xander standing in the evening breeze, staring at nothing for a long while.

o wonder Master said she wouldn’t be at the birthday banquet. She was abroad choosing engagement décor.

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She looked… happy.

So that meant he really had no chance, did he?

The next morning, Josh called Eliza to ask if she’d attend the banquet.

‘I won’t go. Just pass along my best wishes for me.”

He knew her temperament well. “Fair enough. Since you already visited, I’m sure he’s pleased.”

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