Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 211

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ving Baxter there was already enough to make Eliza feel uncomfortable.

w, things have gotten even worse with Josh added into the mix.

id are these people really so free?

ter all, both of them are the heads of major companies.

seems like they’re competing with each other.

e peels fruit, and the other immediately serves her tea.

henever she reaches for something, both of them rush over to ask if she needs help.

e moment she moves, they ask if she’s feeling unwell and whether she should call a doctor.

as if the slightest movement could make them overreact, afraid to fall behind.

it as Eliza started to feel a headache coming on, another visitor arrived.

r the first time, she found herself warming up to Gideon!

deon had come at his father’s request to visit Eliza. He hadn’t expected to run into Josh and Baxter here.

nfused, he asked Baxter, “Didn’t you go to attend some summit? I called you last night, and you said you wouldn’t be back for another half month.”

xter showed no sign of guilt, “I had something come up, so I came back early.”

deon was even more perplexed, “What could be more important than an industry summit?”

xter stopped responding and left him on read.

deon then turned to Josh, “And you, Josh, why did you suddenly cancel the quarterly meeting? I arrived at Unite only to be told it was canceled.”

here was something urgent, so the meeting was canceled,” Josh said casually.

That could be more important than the Unite quarterly meeting?”

sh changed the subject and asked, “Are you here to see President Grant too?”

deon seemed to snap to attention, “Oh right, my dad heard that President Grant was sick, so he asked me to come visit and wish her a speedy recovery

hank you for me, and please thank Mr. Kallis for his concern,” Eliza responded politely.

ideon didn’t stay long he always felt awkward around Eliza, so he used the excuse to leave.

iza didn’t try to stop him.

ut before he left, he called out to josh, saying he needed to talk to him.

nce outside the room, Gidron said, “Sister Medea is also hospitalized here Let’s go viail her together

I have something to do, so I won’t go. When you prepare the gifts, make sure to bring uns more for her. Jash replied

ideon frowned, “What could be more important than visiting Meilen?

osh didn’t answer him and instead returned to Eliza’s room

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Left with no choice, Gideon went alone to visit Medea, but he prepared two gifts as josh had instructed.

Medea was still very happy to have visitors.

Regina even personally poured tea for Gideon.

Auntie, please don’t stand on ceremony. Medea is my friend, there’s no need to be so formal. I’ve brought some supplements for her, some I bought, and some vere bought by Josh.”

Medea finally lifted her eyes to look at him. “He didn’t come?”

Oh. he’s a little busy and couldn’t make it. He asked me to send his regards.”

ledea’s expression cooled slightly, but she didn’t say anything more or look at the gifts again.

adeon stayed for a little longer.

Gideon, why don’t you take Medea out for a walk? She’s been cooped up in the room all day, and I’m worried she might be getting worse from the onfinement.” Regina suggested.

Sure, the weather’s nice anyway,” Gideon agreed readily.

he weather was indeed pleasant today, and the hospital’s landscaped area had a lot of people sitting around.

ideon pushed Medea along a walking path. Her mood gradually lifted, and she chatted with him casually, even asking about the situation with Kallis Medical

ideon spoke carefully. “Eliza’s team has already moved into Kallis Medical and is currently in the process of closing accounts and paying off debts. I’m not too

ear on the details.”

is a friend, I still want to remind you,” Gideon continued, “No matter what, Eliza is still an outsider. You need to think more about your own interests, don’t let

urself be swindled in the end.”

ideon hesitated, “I feel… Eliza’s not that kind of person.”

is explanation made Medea’s eyes flash coldly.

hough it was a subtle shift, it still made her uncomfortable.

be tried to sase a calm tone, saying, “Tru just reminding you as a friend. As for the rest, you’ll have to make your own judgment

at last sight, Vivian had sent her a message saying Eliza had regained her position as the top woman in Washington

beauwhule her name was now below Eliza’s

case of the Dreworks incident. Everups stock price kept falling and her net worth continued to shrink the gap between ho and Elisa was growing

Gates was also facing a bunch of lawsuits and compensation seim

hicago had filed a pestéir posetufios

#stort at was a witness

eople online said that she never surpass 131k in His life

fedea’s chest burned with a searing suger continuously torturing ber

he could only console berei,

he still had Calvin, and she hadn’t last ye

Ziza might be capable in business, but thats where her abilities redes

fer background, her education, inade it impossible for her to reach a higher position

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o, apart from her abilities, she was no better than herself.

After finishing this topic, both fell into a long silence.

inally, Gideon broke the silence, asking if she was tired and wanted to go back to rest in the room.

fedea agreed.

le began pushing her back toward the room.

n the other side of the path was a small artificial lake, bustling with activity.

s Medea passed by, she glanced over there.

1st one look, and she spotted Josh.

e had picked up a hat from the grass by the lake, brushed off the weeds, and quickly walked toward the other side.

ledea’s gaze followed him.

the end, she saw someone she really didn’t want to see.

trace of sarcasm flickered in her eyes.

hen, she quickly averted her gaze and urged Gideon to walk faster.

t the entrance, they bumped into Hector.

e was holding something, seemingly another visitor.

ledea greeted him with a smile.

ector nodded politely in response.

fedea wanted to say something, but when she saw Eliza nearby, Hector immediately walked toward her.

hat left Medea with no chance to speak.

lector still wasn’t very warm toward her, but she understood, so she didn’t think much about it. Soon, with Gideon’s help, she returned to the room.

lector had come not only to visit Eliza but also to deliver good news.

le told her that the safety inspection team’s work was done, and the project had no issues, so there was no need for her to worry anymore.

le had only come to visit Eliza now because he had been busy with this matter.

n fact, Hector had realized something was off with the inspection yesterday and couldn’t help but call his father

His father had been quite surprised. This is the first time you’ve called ine for help. May I ask why?”

Hector had always been very accomplished, both academically and professionally, and had never relied on his family.

That’s why his father found it so curious.

Hector thought for a moment and replied, “Because I like her and want to do whatever I can to help her”

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