Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 263

Medea was quite taken aback. “Back to North City already?”

Yes, some family matters came up.”

Medea didn’t know whether it was true or not. Though disappointed, she simply said, “It’s fine. I’ll treat you to a meal when we hold the roadshow in North City ater.”

his time, Xander didn’t respond, neither accepting nor refusing.

Medea didn’t dwell on it, as she was well aware of how infatuated Xander was with her.

lthough the roadshow had encountered some issues and Bosi Technology was somewhat affected, the celebration banquet had been booked in advance.

ven though Medea was currently overwhelmed and stressed, she had no choice but to brace herself and make calls to invite people one by one.

n the past, these individuals, out of regard for Calvin, had been exceedingly polite to her.

ut with this minor incident, their attitudes had completely changed.

ome claimed they were busy and couldn’t attend, others simply didn’t answer their phones.

here were even those who seized the opportunity to ask her to buy back their shares.

fter just a few calls, Medea lost the patience to continue.

hey were all just fair–weather friends!

s if they’d forgotten how they had once begged to cooperate with her!

Then Calvin came to pick up Medea, her expression was very poor.

was Regina who reminded her to manage her expressions and not appear too emotional in front of Calvin.

o man likes an emotional woman.

Tealthy families certainly have no need for one.

That wealthy families need is a mistress of the household who can remain calm and composed in any situation.

Medea had to suppress her emotions, put on a strained smile, and set off for Cloud Edge with Calvin.

efore going. Medea had mentally prepared herself, anticipating that the celebration banquet might be poorly attended

ut she never expected it to be this deserted

ooking around, the entire hall contained only a handful of people.

nd they were all her own people!

lot a single partner or investor was present!

to matter how skilled Medea was at keeping up appearances, che was struggling to maintain her compusure at this moment

he hadn’t expected that even Calvin’s influence would prove ineffective.

o make matters worse, she had ostentatiously hooked ten tables beforehand

n the end, only three tables were occupied.

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It was truly rather pathetic.

She couldn’t shake the feeling that the hotel staff were looking at her mockingly.

Calvin comforted her. This is normal. Businessmen simply follow profit. Don’t take it to heart.”

At this moment. Medea still felt fortunate that at least Calvin was still here.

At least he still chose to stand by her side as always.

he recalled the words Regina had whispered to her:

As long as Calvin is here, you have plenty of opportunities to make a comeback.”

Medea finally regained a bit of confidence.

ust then, Gideon called, saying he would arrive late.

Medea’s expression finally softened slightly.

ee, some people were still coming.

ideon hung up the phone and was preparing to sneak away while Mr. Kallis wasn’t paying attention.

ut just as he reached the door, Mr. Kallis returned.

eeing his sneaky demeanor, Mr. Kallis said with a stern face, “Can’t understand human language again?”

ideon was utterly exasperated. “Dad, Medea is my friend, after all. I should be there to support her. You didn’t let me attend the roadshow during the day, fine. ut now you won’t even let me go to the celebration banquet? How will I be able to hold my head up in the future?”

Then be a dog.” Mr. Kallis retorted irritably.

ideon.

Thy was his father as stubborn as a rock, completely immovable?

already promised Calv. Didn’t you used to tell me to interact more with Calv? How can you change your attitude so suddenly?” Gideon was so anxious he

omped his feet on the spot.

Before, the person by Calvin’s side wasn’t Medea either.”

ideon,”

le feit bis sid man’s brain had started to fail with age, he just couldn’t understand reason anymore.

You didn’t let me invest in Medea’s project, and I accepted that But you can’t interfere with who I befriend either

1. fr. Kallis couldn’t be bothered to argue with him

ust then, someone knocked and entered, saying “Mr Kallis, the floral basket you ordered has arrived

I was a congratulatory floral basket

Ar. Kallis pointed at Gideon. “Give it to him”

Gideon, who had been very despondent moments before, perked up instantly upon seeing the floral basket Bai, really, how abt are you to still play these james? You tell me not to go, but secretly you even ordered a congratulatory basket!

Gideon happily accepted the floral basket

The smile on his face was radiant

Jut within two seconds, his smile troze

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Because he saw the card on the basket read: Congratulations, President Grant.

So this floral basket was for Eliza.

I just called President Grant. If you go now, the timing is perfect. Remember to convey my congratulations to President Grant for me.”

‘Dad…”

Also, don’t leave until the celebration banquet is over. Not a minute earlier! Otherwise, don’t call me your father!”

Sound by his father’s orders, Gideon didn’t dare disobey and could only obediently go to ASKHEART’s celebration banquet.

Ipon arrival, he discovered the entrance was piled high with all sorts of congratulatory floral baskets.

ome were even from investors of Bosi Technology.

When Gideon entered, he found a considerable number of people inside.

Many familiar faces, given the relatively small circle.

ideon steeled himself and went over to greet Eliza.

liza felt indifferent towards Gideon, but since he was a guest, she still dutifully exchanged a few pleasantries and arranged a seat for him.

he restaurant manager came to find Eliza, saying the five newly added tables were already set up. Once the large partition screen in the middle was pulled ack, it could become one large hall.

fter Eliza confirmed everything was in order, she agreed to the restaurant’s proposed arrangement.

ideon sighed inwardly.

liza had truly risen to prominence this time.

ast a year ago, Eliza was merely a minor secretary following Calvin around.

nly doing trivial, nanny like tasks.

ler ability to stay by Calvin’s side supposedly relied on dishonorable means.

o he had looked down on her, felt disdain, and even belittled Eliza.

le thought she was no different from those gold diggers who broke their necks trying to marry into wealthy families.

hanks to his upbringing, Gideon had been exposed to too many such women since childhood

hey exhausted all means, using every dirty trick to climb the social ladder

o he had never given her a friendly look and had said many unpleasant things to her

diza never argued back then, always maintaining a cool, detached demeanor

But Gideon thought she was just pretending to be aloof

After all, how aloof could a woman who proactively chmbed into someone’s bed really be?

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