Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 237

Only Hector stopped and asked, “When did you arrive?”

Just got here. Your assistance told me you had a meeting, so I’ll wait until you’re done,” Eliza replied.

he stood across from the group, and her gaze inevitably landed on Medea.

Medea looked quite refined, but her tiredness was evident.

I wasn’t the fatigue from work, but more like the exhaustion from indulgence.

lector paused for a moment and said in a somewhat helpless tone, “You should’ve told me earlier, then you wouldn’t have had to come all the way here.”

Next time for sure.” Eliza smiled faintly. “You go ahead, don’t worry about me.”

lector hesitated before suggesting, “Why don’t you join us? It’s good to understand the policies.”

uch meetings were generally intended to let entrepreneurs get a clearer understanding of policies and national conditions.

liza had other things to attend to. With the ASKHEART IPO around the corner and the BroadTech merger progressing, she simply didn’t have the time and olitely declined Hector’s offer.

[edea smirked slightly, feeling Eliza was good at making excuses, though they weren’t very convincing.

veryone present had at least a few companies to manage.

Tho wasn’t busy?

wasn’t that Eliza was too busy–she just didn’t dare to stay.

fter all, a project as massive as the high–temperature superconducting one was beyond her reach.

was wise of her to know her place and not try to push into circles she didn’t belong to.

liza exchanged a few words with Hector and left hurriedly.

nly after Eliza entered the elevator did Hector shift his gaze and signal to the others to head to the meeting room.

fedea, who had been keeping an eye on Eliza, naturally noticed Hector’s subtle behavior.

ler expression froze for a moment as she stared, somewhat incredulously.

fector interested in Fliza?

his didn’t make sense.

lector’s taste was that poor?

On the way to the meeting room, Hector encountered some leaders sent by the upper management to inspect work in Washington

He stopped and greeted them. “Minister Barone, what brings you here?”

I’m here for an inspection. Everything looks good, Hector, Minister Barone praised him.

Both had work to do, so they didn’t chat further

However, before they parted ways, Minister Barone asked, “I heard your father is sick? How is he? Getting better?

“It’s his old illness. No big deal.” Hector replied.

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“Once you’re free, I’ll visit him.”

As others were ushered into the meeting room by the assistant, only Medea lingered.

She recognized Minister Barone.

He was one of the high–ranking officials in North City.

She had met him when she went to pick up Caesar, and at that time, he was surrounded by several top leaders.

Curious, she had asked Caesar about him and learned his identity.

Now, she was surprised to see Hector knowing Minister Barone.

‘rom their conversation, it seemed like they were quite familiar with each other.

A family that could prompt Minister Barone to say he’d visit was certainly no ordinary family.

Medea’s mind started to race, and she cast Hector another look.

lector treated her the same as everyone else, greeting her with a polite, “Ms. Wynn, please come in.”

Thank you,” Medea said, and entered the meeting room.

fter the meeting broke for lunch, Medea invited everyone to a restaurant, including Hector.

[owever, Hector politely declined, saying he had something to take care of.

fedea smiled and said, “No matter how busy you are, you still need to eat. You’ve been working hard for us all morning. Please let me treat you to a meal as a

lank–you.”

Ms. Wynn, you flatter me. This is my job, no need for such formalities,” Hector replied with a slight nod before quickly leaving.

ledea watched him leave, her eyes flickering with some thought.

uring lunch, Medea took the opportunity to call Caesar and ask about the relationship between Hector and Minister Barone.

aesar seemed puzzled. “I haven’t heard anything about them being close.”

his answer only deepened Medea’s suspicions.

arlier, when she had gone on a blind date, Regina had also investigated Hector’s background.

ut they hadn’t found anything noteworthy.

he matchmaker, however, was the wife of the former leader of a county level city where Caesar had worked

1 the time, Medea had found it strange.

Why would the wife of a county leader know someone at Hector’s level, a deputy division level official?

ler curiosity piqued, she sent a message to Xander

Are you in Washington?”

Isually, when she sent a message, Xander would reply instantly, but this time, he didn’t

he didn’t think too much about it and assumed he was busy, so she just waited for hits ceply.

n reality, Xander had seen her message right away.

le stared at it for a while, but the usual excitement was missing.

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After his visit to Washington University, where he had learned about Medea’s interference in Eliza and Calvin’s relationship, he felt an odd mix of emotions toward her.

By the time he recalled that the BroadTech merger was nearing its final stages, he had completely lost his usual enthusiasm.

“By the way, I heard that the BroadTech merger has reached the final stages. Does that mean Watts Group has no chance left?” Callan suddenly asked.

Kander nodded slowly, unable to deny the truth.

Callan seemed disappointed. “The tech industry is a sunrise industry. If we could get a slice, it’d be really good for Watts Group’s future. Take ASKHEART, for xample. It’s less than four months old, and they’re already planning their first IPO. There’s so much to learn from that.”

lis words made Xander feel even more despondent.

When Callan looked up from his documents and noticed the silence, he asked, “Why so quiet?”

ander awkwardly cleared his throat and said, “I’m aware of the project.”

t one point, Hector and Zhou Song had tried to introduce him to it, but he had turned them down. Now, seeing ASKHEART’s success, he felt even more

isheartened.

le paused, then added, “The BroadTech merger is also being led by Apex.”

his made Callan raise an eyebrow in surprise. “Apex’s boss? Who are they? They’re so capable?”

liza.” Xander replied with a faint, almost bitter smile.

allan frowned, “That name sounds familiar.”

e thought for a moment and then remembered. “She’s the friend of your senior, Josh.”

allan had met her once. The young woman was beautiful and capable, much to his surprise.

ince you’re often in Washington, why don’t you learn more from her? Hector’s there too. He has a lot of connections. It’d be good for you to interact more ith him,” Callan suggested.

ander reluctantly agreed, “I will.”

h, and don’t forget to visit your mentor. He has great connections and can help you out,” Callan added. “Also, see if you can get some information about your the junior sister from your mentor. We owe her a huge favor.”

ander’s mood lightened a bit at the mention of the favor owed to his junior sister.

e quiddy took out his phone and replied to Medea’s message.

‘m in North City.”