Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 173

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fore the truth was revealed, Xander had been utterly convinced that his judgment was correct.

for why Mrs. Vega trusted Eliza so much?

ost likely, she had been manipulated by her.

at woman was even more scheming than he had imagined.

it when the truth finally came out, he fell silent.

e surveillance footage showed everything with crystal clarity. Eliza had tripped on the carpet, and because she was wearing high heels, she lost her balance d stumbled forward.

ga had only caught her out of courtesy and instinct, to stop her from falling.

ice Eliza regained her footing, the two quickly stepped apart.

om beginning to end, there was not the slightest hint of impropriety.

nder’s face darkened, his lips pressed into a thin line.

1. s. Vega, however, remained composed throughout.

e truth was plain; there was no need to waste further words. She issued the dismissal directly.

resident Watts, I’m not feeling well, so I won’t keep you. And I hope you’ll honor your word–go and apologize to Miss Grant in person.”

nder’s expression was ugly. But he had already agreed. No matter how reluctant he was, he could only fulfill the promise.

the banquet drew to a close, Eliza prepared to say goodbye to Mr. Vega before leaving.

t someone else beat her to it, Calvin and Medea.

edea had been waiting all night for her chance to speak to Vega.

ough it was only to bid farewell, she deliberately prolonged the conversation.

ga’s attitude toward her, however, remained the same: polite but lukewarm.

edea felt deflated, powerless,

e had felt this same discouragement before–with Grayson.

Ivin gave her a reassuring glance, as if to steady her heart.

nce Eliza had been keeping an eye on Vega, she naturally noticed the pair’s lingering eye contact and the intimate atmosphere.

‘orse, Medea even shot her a provocative glance,

iza didn’t hesitate to roll her eyes in return.

his world is really strange. Even trash has someone to treasure it.”

he words came out suddenly.

Liza herself froze, almost thinking she had accidentally said her thoughts aloud.

ut then she realized–it wasn’t her.

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Seven Years a Foal One Dow

Chapter 173

The voice had come from a woman in a mint–green dress standing not far away.

Eliza found her face familiar but couldn’t quite place her.

The woman, holding a wine glass, said it while staring straight at Calvin and Medea.

Her hostility was unmistakable.

Medea frowned. “What do you mean by that?”

Just a casual remark. Why, Miss Wynn, do you insist on taking it personally?” The woman smiled innocently.

Medea realized she’d been baited and her face soured.

At times like this, Calvin always shielded her, unwilling to let her suffer even the slightest grievance.

he perfect, doting boyfriend.

xactly the opposite of the man Eliza had been with for seven years–cold and indifferent at every turn.

t was simply a matter of who the person was.

Miss Audrey, we’ve never offended you, have we?” Calvin asked coldly, placing Medea behind him.

Of course not.” Audrey was perfectly nonchalant. “I just had an itch to scold someone. Don’t take it personally, President Young.”

ler words were calculated. If Calvin took offense, he’d be admitting he was the “trash.” If he didn’t, it would be tantamount to conceding.

t that moment, Eliza finally recalled who this Miss Audrey was.

couple of years back, when Calvin had been out drinking late with Baxter and the others, he’d called her to pick him up.

he’d met this very woman then–sitting on Baxter’s lap, arms around his neck, kissing him.

ne of Baxter’s many girlfriends.

nd now, here she was at this banquet. Clearly, her background was not simple.

fedea must have realized it too, because she tugged on Calvin’s sleeve. “Forget it, Calv, I’m tired. Let’s go back.”

I made her look composed, magnanimous.

alvin quickly curbed his anger and led her away.

liza then walked over to greet Vega. Passing Audrey, she gave her a second look.

Audrey winked playfully at her.

Diza hesitated, and at that moment, a plump man in his fifties walked over.

Audrey instantly slipped into his arms, pouting.

‘Honey, why are you so late? Do you know how boring this banquet was? Let’s go home, I’m exhausted.”

The man chuckled, indulging her. “All right, all right, whatever you want.”

Eliza turned her attention back to Vega, exchanged a few words of farewell, and was reassured when he told her he and his wife had confidence in her

She promised she would do her best not to let them down.

As she was about to leave, someone called out to her.

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She turned to find Xander.

le looked sullen, but the words came out clearly. “I’m sorry.”

lot loud, but not soft either.

nough for many around them to hear.

liza thought she was hallucinating.

ut when she realized Xander had indeed apologized to her, she frowned in confusion.

lad he lost his mind, or was he suffering from a split personality?

Why did the world have so many people with fractured personalities?

was annoying.

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