Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 285

“She doesn’t even dare check, what do you think?” Vivian sneered, following up with a laugh.

At that moment, Eliza had stopped looking at her phone and had taken out some documents from her bag.

It was unclear whether she was dealing with work or just pretending to remain calm.

‘Stop focusing on others,” Medea reminded Vivian, then glanced at the time.

I was almost time for her meeting with Academician Adams.

Vivian noticed this too and asked, “Cousin, do you think Academician Adams called you here today to officially take you on as his disciple?”

It’s probably not possible,” Medea responded cautiously.

Why not? Don’t downplay yourself, senior! With your talent, there are plenty of professors vying for you. Academician Adams must be worried you’d be natched up by someone else, so he’s locking you down early!”

Gideon exaggerated more than Vivian.

Medea couldn’t help but laugh at their words, “You guys are too much!”

s they were chatting, the usually silent Xander suddenly spoke up, “Dad, over here.”

t turned out that Callan had arrived.

fedea had never met Callan but knew his identity.

le was the current chairman of Watts Group.

he straightened her back immediately.

ander led Callan directly over to Medea and was about to introduce them when Callan saw Eliza and immediately smiled.

Finally, you’ve wised up! Decided to learn from General Grant, huh?”

ander froze for a moment, caught off guard.

efore he could respond, Callan had already called out to Eliza, “General Grant, long time no see.”

liza looked up from her documents, a brief moment of surprise flashing across her face before she returned to her composed demeanor. “Mr. Watts

allan walked over and began talking to her.

ander stood awkwardly next to Medea, his expression filled with discomfort.

I was planning to introduce you to my dad.”

Medea’s expression briefly froze, her fingers gripping her bag Ughtly. She forced a smile and replied, “It’s fine.”

I’ll introduce you later,” Xander said, though he could only say this.

After all, Callan was engrossed in his conversation with Eliza.

Medea’s mind was clouded, but she kept up a calm exterior.

‘or some reason, Eliza always seemed to attract the favor of elders.

Mr. Kallis was like this, so was Grayson, and now, even Callan.

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She didn’t know what it was about her.

But Medea was no longer in a rush. Once she officially became Academician Adams’s student, she would easily pass Grayson’s test.

fighly educated women were always the top choice for rich families‘ daughters–in–law.

his was one of the main reasons why she was so determined to become Academician Adams’s student.

Infortunately, Grayson hadn’t come today.

s Medea was pondering, Academician Adams arrived.

o her surprise, Grayson was with him.

ivian immediately noticed, excitedly grabbing Medea’s arm. “Cousin, it’s Mr. Young! Do you think he’s been invited by brother–in–law?”

ledea wasn’t sure, but her heart leaped with joy.

Brother–in–law really values you!” Vivian thought to herself.

fter all, who else could get Grayson to come?

ut why was Josh here with Academician Adams?

ledea had thought he wouldn’t be coming today.

rayson and Academician Adams were chatting together.

> match Grayson’s pace, Academician Adams slowed down intentionally.

edea watched as the two men came closer and, taking a deep breath, spoke up, “Academician Adams, Uncle Young.”

cademician Adams paused for a moment and glanced at her.

rayson was more direct than Academician Adams.

e didn’t even look at her.

cademician Adams didn’t respond or nod; he just glanced at her before walking away.

ledea’s expression stiffened.

he watched as the three of them passed in front of her, heading straight for Eliza.

hen, they stopped in front of Eliza, smiling warmly as they spoke with her.

cademician Adams even patted Eliza on the shoulder, nodding, as though satisfied with something.

ext, Grayson also patted Eliza’s other shoulder.

lis usually aloof face softened with warmth.

Medea stood there, watching as the big shots surrounded Eliza.

Inconsciously, her hand tightened into a fist, her nails digging into her palm, causing a sharp pain she didn’t even notice

hat was the kind of attention she had never received.

ven Gideon said, “What the hell! Why does Eliza always manage to win over the elders? Didn’t they say that older people have better judgment? What’s going

in with their taste?”

Medea’s mind was in chaos.

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Luckily, Calvin’s voice broke her thoughts, steadying her.

“Let’s go, to Academician Adams’s office.”

Right!

Medea quickly regained her composure.

Academician Adams was meeting her today to accept her as his student.

Now that Grayson was here, he could witness this moment.

she could change his prejudice against her, as well as his view of Eliza.

ust as Academician Adams finished talking with Eliza, she handed him some documents, and Academician Adams started walking toward his office.

liza helped Grayson inside.

Medea and the others followed behind Eliza.

Normally, she would have walked ahead of Eliza, but this time, she had to let Grayson go first.

ven Gideon, usually the most talkative, was silent this time, walking quietly behind them.

allan walked a few steps ahead, then turned around to see that Xander hadn’t caught up and called out, “Xander, why are you walking so slowly? Come up to

he front.”

Cander, sullen, didn’t respond.

cademician Adams’s office was independent and spacious.

ven with so many people entering, it didn’t feel crowded.

le simply greeted everyone, “Please take a seat. I need to confirm some documents.”

irayson, Callan, Josh, and Eliza sat on one side.

Medea and the others sat on the other side.

I was an oddly tense situation.

While waiting, Grayson asked Eliza, “Did you

check your

score?”

liza replied honestly, “I haven’t had the chance yet.”

Vivian suppressed a smule.

fad she not had the chance, or was she just too scared to check?

Callan said, “You can check it now. I’m curious too. It’ll be a good example for Xander. He’ll need to take exams in the future as well.”

Kander’s face grew even more uncomfortable.

He couldn’t argue with his father in front of everyone.

Eliza was just about to pull out her phone when there was a knock on the door.

A voice from outside said. “Academician Adams, there’s a reporter from the Finance Channel here to interview you.

Academician Adams frowned, “I didn’t say I would accept an interview.”

But they’ve already arrived.

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