Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 201

Chapter 201

What are you standing there for? Hurry up and pull a chair for General Grant, pour the tea,” Josh reminded Gideon.

ideon, rarely swallowing his anger, stood up to pull out a chair for Eliza, inviting her to sit.

Thanks,” Belle sat down without a hint of politeness.

I was no joke; this was Gideon himself pulling out the chair. She had to sit in it and see if it felt any different from the ones pulled by others.

ideon’s face darkened for a moment, and he was about to lash out.

hen he remembered how hard it had been to meet Eliza through Josh, and since Belle was Eliza’s close friend, offending her meant offending Eliza. He could nly swallow his frustration.

e pulled out another chair for Eliza.

Thank you,” Eliza sat down generously.

ideon immediately began making tea and pouring it.

1st as he was about to hand the cup to Eliza, Belle reached for it.

e gritted his teeth and endured it.

elle took a sip and gave a candid comment, “Good tea!”

was hard to tell if she was commenting on the tea or subtly making a jab at something else.

ven if it was a jab, he had no choice but to pretend he didn’t understand, and continued to pour tea for Eliza like a good servant.

iza didn’t rush to drink the tea, leaving it just there.

sh gestured for Gideon to speak up.

ideon quickly mentioned the request from Kallis Medical to collaborate with Apex.

iza listened but didn’t give a clear response.

Ideon started to get anxious and looked to Josh for help multiple times,

You should have heard about Kallis Medical’s situation. Development has been constrained these past two years, and things aren’t looking too good,” he said.

ince we’re talking about it, let me ask you, Mr. Kallis. With Kallis Medical in such a state, why would Apex want to collaborate with you?” Eliza asked Gideon

a calmn and measured tone.

ideon’s expression changed.

e hadn’t expected Eliza to openly lay out the situation so bluntly.

nd here he was, the one asking for help.

So does this mean you don’t want to help?”

his was probably the first time in Gideon’s twenty something years that he had been so humble in asking for help

nd the one he was asking? Eliza, someone he had once looked down upon.

liza slowly lifted her eyelids and gave him a cold, indifferent glance.

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fer gaze was chilling.

Mr. Kallis might not understand, but we’re conducting business here. I’m a businesswoman, not a philanthropist.”

ler words, light yet firm, exuded the calm detachment of someone in a superior position.

ideon’s heart sank, and he felt a moment of embarrassment flicker across his face.

What would it take for you to work with Kallis Medical?” Gideon’s voice was tight as he spoke, his hands gripping his knees.

ince they were already at this point, Eliza didn’t hold back. She laid out her terms directly. “Apex will invest in Kallis Medical, and Mr. Kallis will hand over the

anagement rights.”

mpossible!”

ideon immediately stood up in refusal, his face full of shame and anger.

ven Josh hadn’t expected Eliza to make such a bold proposal.

Eliza’s conditions were met, it would be the equivalent of a change of ownership for Kallis Medical.

is was no different from declaring bankruptcy outright.

ideon simply couldn’t accept it and accused Eliza, “You’re asking too much!”

iza’s gaze remained calm and indifferent. “I’ve made my offer. The choice is yours.”

ideon clenched his hands so tightly that his nails dug into his palms. His cold, angry eyes bore into Eliza’s calm face. His frustration was palpable.

le meeting ended on a sour note, with Gideon leaving in a huff.

iza never touched the tea.

le’s like that. He’ll need time to accept reality,”

sh said, refilling Eliza’s cup, defending Gideon a little.

iza paid little attention, merely saying, “Kallis Medical’s management structure has major issues. Even if we bring in the funds, it might not revive them.”

sh naturally knew what the problem was, but he was stretched thin himself and couldn’t focus on anything else.

fat night, Gideon went to the hospital to visit Mr. Kallis and brought up the meeting with Eliza.

1. ir. Kallis, who had been lying in bed without much energy, immediately sat up when he heard the news, asking, “You’re telling me Eliza agreed to invest in allis Medical?”

res, but she’s asking for equity and management rights.”

Then give it to her! What are you hesitating for! Mr. Kallis shouted, slapping the bed, coughing violently

ideon quickly handed him water and patted his back until he felt a little better.

le grabbed Gideon’s hand and said, “Let’s go”

Where are we going at this hour?

To see Eliza! While she hasn’t changed her mind, we need to go now! Take me with you!”

Gideon glanced outside at the night sky. “It’s late. She’s probably already asleep

Then we’ll go tomorrow morning! We need to see her first thing! Do you know where she lives?”

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Gideon shook his head. “I don’t know.”

Then you better find out!”

ideon, reluctantly urged, had no choice but to inquire about Eliza’s address.

fter a quick mental search, the only person he could think of who might know was Calvin.

e called, and before long, Calvin picked up the phone.

ideon cautiously asked, “Did I disturb you guys?”

No, what’s up?”

Well… is it a good time to talk?”

nce this involved Eliza, Gideon was worried that Medea might not be happy if she found out, which could affect their relationship, so he asked cautiously.

alvin replied, “It’s fine.”

ideon then asked, “Do you know Eliza’s address?”

alvin paused for a moment before replying, “I do.”

Then send it to me. I need to talk to her about Kallis Medical.”

alvin hung up and sent the address over.

he next morning, Mr. Kallis and Gideon were waiting outside Eliza’s building.

liza was a little surprised. She hadn’t expected Gideon to actually find her place.

[r. Kallis’s attitude was more sincere than Gideon’s. After all, he had been in business longer and handled things more smoothly.

liza invited both father and son to a nearby dim sum restaurant.

Ir. Kallis didn’t look very well, so Eliza ordered a cup of hot milk for him.

folding the hot milk, Mr. Kallis sincerely talked to Eliza about Kallis Medical’s situation.

le added, “I accept your terms, but I have one condition.”

liza nodded, “What is it?”

1. fr. Kallis looked at Gideon before sighing and saying, “I’m not capable of teaching him, and I hope you can guide him more. As for how far he goes, that’s up to

Lim.”

After finalizing the deal with Fliza, Gideon escorted Mr. Kallis back to the hospital.

The mood in the car was heavy.

Mr. Kallis, knowing what Gideon was struggling with, comforted him, “Don’t think that having Apex Invest in Kallis Medical is a bad thing. On the contrary, it’s 1 good thing. Both of us are not good managers, that’s why Kallis Medical has come to this point.”

“With Eliza, Kallis Medical will have a strong backbone. After that, you just follow her, and I’ll be at ease.”

“Dad, why do you trust Eliza so much?” Gideon asked, curious about this.

Mr. Kallis thought for a moment before replying, “A while ago, when I asked the law firm to prepare my will, I overheard something. Uncle Young’s will has already been signed, and there’s only one heir.”

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