Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 253

Chapter 253

This doubt was answered after he and Medea left the lecture hall.

he afternoon sun was fierce. Josh proactively walked on the outside, shielding her from the scorching sun.

is they walked forward, his face was always turned towards Eliza’s side.

lis gaze when looking at her was exceptionally focused.

le didn’t conceal his feelings in the slightest, being very blatant.

his scene made the expression on Medea’s face completely lose its warmth.

he stared at the two for a while, taking a breath to adjust her emotions.

loments later, the coldness in her eyes dissipated completely.

ander also saw it.

e was a man too; he knew how a man looked at a woman he liked.

Thile astonished, he couldn’t help but frown.

e never expected Josh to be such a lovesick fool, which explained why he went to such lengths to build connections for Eliza.

he problem was, even if he went to great pains, Eliza still needed to have the ability herself.

liza and Josh walked out of the school gate together and saw Calvin waiting at the entrance.

e was probably there to pick up Medea.

eeing the two walk out side by side, Calvin’s pupils paused for a moment.

liza didn’t look at him, nor did she pay him any attention.

istead, she turned her head and asked Josh beside her, “Did you drive here or take a car?”

sh hesitated for half a second and said, “I took a car,”

liza didn’t doubt him and directly said, “Then I’ll give you a lift.”

Okay.” Josh had been waiting for this very sentence.

ctually, he had driven there, best to spend more time with Eliza, he said he came by car.

Only upon getting in the car did he realize it was a chauffeur driving

though it wasn’t alone time, he was still quite satisfied.

After getting in the car, Josh looked up and glanced of Calvin outside through the tided windows

te had already averted his gaze and was walking towards Medea.

osh looked at Eliza again.

ocused on hand

He found Eliza focused on handling work messages on her phone, appearing completely indifferent to Calvi

Josh’s heart instantly relaxed.

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No one knew how long he had waited for this day,

He knew Eliza’s nature well; if she hadn’t completely moved on, she wouldn’t accept a new relationship.

Even if he had spoken up before, he would only have been rejected.

But now, he had finally waited for the right timing.

If it weren’t for ASKHEART preparing for its listing and Eliza needing to split her attention for the postgraduate exam, he would definitely speak up now.

osh told himself inwardly to wait a little longer.

Anyway, they had already made an agreement. Soon, his perseverance would be rewarded, and the clouds would part to reveal the moon.

chool Gate.

ander and Medea came out together.

le originally wanted to seize the opportunity to invite Medea to dinner.

efore he could say it, he heard Medea call out joyfully, “Calv, why are you here? Didn’t you have an important meeting?”

Cancelled. Came to pick you up,” Calvin said.

earning that Calvin had specially canceled an important meeting to pick her up, Medea’s earlier frustration vanished completely. Happily, she went over and nked her arm with his, then turned back to ask Xander with a smile,

Kander, shall we have dinner together?”

Calvin weren’t there, Xander would have gladly agreed. He might have even proactively invited her without waiting for her to ask.

ut with Calvin present, he lost the inclination and found a random excuse to politely decline.

learing this, Medea said they could make plans another time.

hen she glanced sideways at Calvin and asked in a lighthearted tone, “Didn’t Lydia say the afternoon meeting was very important? Why was it canceled? You idn’t cancel it specifically to pick me up, did you?”

You saw right through me,” Calvin’s tone was very indulgent.

onfirming the truth made Medea even more delighted. “Oh my, doing this will make the company’s shareholders gossip about you.”

With me here, who would dare gossip about you?”

he two got into the car talking and laughing.

Medea was too engrossed in talking with Calvin; she even forgot to wave goodbye to Xander.

Lander stood there, listening to their conversation with his own ears and watching the two get into the car and drive away, chatting and laughing

Their relationship was even better than he had imagined.

eaving him standing there, his gaze clouded with ambiguity.

That night. Sadie called Eliza to ask what she wanted for breakfast the next morning

liza’s mind was full of postgraduate exam materials; she really couldn’t think of anything

It seems I need to make a menu. Then you can just order from it.”

“Alright. Good to see you’re improving work efficiency

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The two chatted a bit more before hanging up.

liza studied for a while longer. When she noticed the time, it was already past 11 PM.

ime to rest, as she had several important meetings tomorrow.

liza put away her materials. Before entering the bedroom, she noticed the balcony door wasn’t closed and went over to close it.

faint sound of a ringtone came from downstairs.

hough brief and unclear, Eliza still heard it.

er hand paused while closing the door. She leaned out from the balcony to look down.

part from the streetlights and tree crowns, everything was very quiet.

seemed like an illusion.

iza hesitated, then went back inside. After lying down and tossing and turning for a moment, she immediately got up and went downstairs.

e night street was very quiet, without a trace of wind.

e warm yellow streetlights made the entire road appear spacious and empty.

› cars, no people.

seemed she really had imagined it.

iza turned to go back and saw Kayn returning from the convenience store with cigarettes and water.

yn was also surprised to see her. “President Grant, why aren’t you asleep yet?”

bout to sleep.” Eliza looked at the energy drink he was carrying, paused, and said, “I’m safe at home. You should go back. No need to stand guard here.”

ryn’s expression was neutral, but his tone was firm. “I can sleep in the car too. Don’t worry about me not resting well.”

nally, he urged Eliza, “President Grant, please go back and rest soon.”

iza couldn’t persuade him and had no choice but to give up. After a few words of advice, she went upstairs to sleep.

e next day, Eliza had meetings all morning. In the afternoon, she needed to visit President McLean’s factory for an inspection.

le factory was in the suburbs, quite a long drive,

iza used this fragmented time to review yesterday’s notes.

idway, Kayn’s phone rang

startled Eliza, who had been buried in her studies.

e quickly silenced it, saying apologetically, “Did it disturb your studying, President Grant?

No.” Eliza asked him, “When did you change your ringtone?

ayn said, “Changed it last night.”

hen he asked curiously, “Why? Is something wrong?”

liza shook her head. “Nothing. It sounds nice.”

adle teased Kayn. “Since when did your taste get so good? it’s actually a violin piere

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ayn smiled faintly. “What taste do I have? Just randomly picked one online.”

liza also smiled silently and continued focusing on her materials.

Then the group arrived at the factory, President McLean was already waiting at the gate.

ut to Eliza’s surprise, Calvin was actually there too.

die muttered, “Is mistress Medea here too?”

iza coughed softly, reminding her not to speak carelessly.

die quickly shut up.

it of courtesy, after greeting President McLean, Eliza also politely asked, “President Young, you’re here too?”

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