Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 232

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ledea had always believed that Eliza was a woman without education or brains, and her background was as ordinary as it could get.

ople like her didn’t even deserve to be her competitor.

hat’s why Medea had always looked down on Eliza.

gina had once warned her that a woman who could stay by a man’s side for seven years was not to be underestimated.

it Medea hadn’t taken it seriously. She still thought that Eliza’s seven years with Calvin were merely based on self–sacrificial efforts–cheap and meaningless.

en didn’t fall for that kind of thing.

ey only liked women who were beautiful, intelligent, well–bred, and who could contribute to their careers. Women who were not only a decorative vase but

so had substance.

id Eliza, she thought, was just a pretty face with nothing else.

it today, Eliza had stunned her–she had actually gotten an offer from WT Business School.

w could Medea not be shocked?

nder was equally stunned. He had come out with a group of people, including Principal Gray, who was hosting Professor William.

had seen Eliza first, but instinctively, he avoided looking at her, like someone with a guilty conscience.

hat he hadn’t expected was that Principal Gray would stop and talk to Eliza, and during their casual conversation, he casually mentioned Eliza’s past. vealing a shocking fact.

fore this moment, both Xander and Medea had shared the same assumption: they thought Eliza was just a woman who had relied on underhanded methods

achieve her success.

I today, Eliza had completely overturned that view.

nder had once observed Eliza as an outsider, thinking she was a third party interfering in someone else’s relationship.

id today, from that same perspective, he had learned that Eliza was not the third party at all–she was the victim in the previous relationship.

e shock made him feel as though he had just been struck by a boomerang, and his previous mockery of Eliza as a mistress had slapped him hard in the face.

e speed of this revelation was dizzying.

it the most surprising discovery of all was that Eliza had once received an offer from WT Business School, which had shattered all his preconceptions

? couldn’t even bring himself to look at her anymore.

iza, however, was unaware of what they were thinking or paying attention to

hen Principal Gray mentioned her past, she simply answered nonchalantly, “Yes, that’s true”

incipal Gray seemed especially regretful, “What a pity! Such a great offer, if you hadn’t given it up, you might be a financial PhD now Maybe even a student of ‘ofessor William, studying alongside Miss Wynn.”

hat would have been… unfortunate.

iza smiled faintly.

Calculating the time, Miss Grant and Miss Wynn seem to have received their offers from the business school the same year, Principal Gray added an an terthought.

sighed again. “And yet, the outcome is so different”

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“By the way, have you and your boyfriend gotten married?” Principal Gray suddenly remembered why Eliza had given up studying abroad. “You’ve been together for so many years; it should be about time, right?”

Eliza was about to respond, but Belle spoke up quickly, “Not yet. She encountered a heartless man who wasted seven years of her youth, gambling away her future.”

Principal Gray’s face immediately darkened, and with righteous anger, he exclaimed, “He’s a real scumbag!”

Belle looked at Calvin’s cold face with delight, “Exactly! Like a dog, whoever holds the leash, that’s who he follows.”

Medea, who had been holding onto Calvin’s arm, suddenly let go.

She realized what she had done and immediately changed her expression, feeling a surge of anger. Eliza’s friend had spoken too harshly.

‘rincipal Gray, though a man, held no respect for scumbag behavior.

He couldn’t help but console Eliza, “It’s alright, breaking up before marriage is a blessing in disguise.”

liza remained calm, with no hint of excessive emotion. “I was too young. I couldn’t tell who was a person and who was a dog,” she said slowly, her voice cold

Is water.

Medea nervously glanced at Calvin, noticing that he was still watching Eliza.

Lis eyes had a slight chill in them.

ler expression darkened instantly, and a sense of displeasure rose in her heart.

osh arrived a little late, “Eliza, have you been waiting long? Ran into an old acquaintance, talked a bit longer.”

No.” Eliza smiled at him, then said to Principal Gray, “Principal Gray, I’ll leave now. Thank you for today. I’ll treat you to a meal later.”

Alright,” Principal Gray agreed readily.

osh nodded to the others before walking alongside Eliza.

What do you want to eat?”

Anything’s fine.”

I remember you used to love bamboo shoots and chicken stew. I wonder if the restaurant is still open?”

liza was surprised, “You still remember that?”

Of course. I’ve always remembered your preferences.”

When Josh said this, he reached out and gently ruffled her hair, his affection evident.

t felt like a couple who had been in love for many years,

Principal Gray watched them leave, then said to William and the others, “Let’s go, we ll head to the restaurant too.”

Medea cautiously called out, “Calv.”

Calvin paused for a moment before looking away, responding to Medea

“Let’s go.”

Medea sighed in relief.

Calvin hadn’t been swayed by Eliza.

Though the fact that Eliza had gotten the offer from WT Business School was a surprise, it didnt necessarily mean Calvin would care,

in wouldnt ce

Or rather, no matter what she had achieved or what offers she had received, Calvin wouldn’t care.

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le didn’t care about Eliza at all.

his realization made Medea feel better, and she once again hooked her arm through Calvin’s, resuming their conversation about the day’s events.

o their pleasant surprise, the bamboo shoots and chicken stew restaurant Eliza liked was still open.

can’t believe this place has been open for so long.” Eliza commented with a touch of admiration.

his owner must be persistent,” Josh replied.

iza agreed. To keep a business open for seven years, it took dedication.

:lle rested her chin in her hands, her eyes darting between the two.

fter a long pause, she came to a conclusion.

sh’s eyes when he looked at Eliza were not innocent.

here was definitely something romantic between them.

hough Josh was excellent in many aspects and his character was good, he still had a flaw.

e had spoken with Medea about it earlier.

nd that flaw was not easy to wash away.

elle silently felt some sympathy for Josh.

hile they were eating, Eliza briefly updated Josh on the work progress.

SKHEART was already preparing for its IPO, and if successful, it would be the fastest IPO in Washington’s business history.

sh fully supported it and promised to cooperate with her in every way.

idway through, Gideon called, asking where Josh was.

‘m eating,” Josh replied.

Why didn’t you call me? Fine, just send me the location, I’ll come over.”

fter learning the secret that afternoon, Gideon was struggling to deal with it and finally decided to speak with Josh to inquire about the situation

ish didn’t immediately respond, but asked, “Are you sure you want to come?”

Of course!

I’m with Biza.”

deon,

Well, in that case, forget it. You two go ahead and eat