Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 286

Chapter 286

Gideon was about to say something when he turned and locked eyes with Calvin.

The latter’s expression was cold, his eyes dark and unfathomable.

Gideon felt a chill run down his spine and suddenly lost his words.

Indeed, in such an important setting, it was inappropriate for him to be so casual and lighthearted.

Moreover, he was here as part of Medea’s circle of friends, which could easily lead to her being criticized.

Calvin’s cold demeanor probably meant the same thing.

Gideon wisely kept silent, though he still expected to see Eliza make a fool of herself.

Checking your score for so long… you’d think she aced the test,” Vivian muttered under her breath, her tone dripping with disdain.

Xander, not missing a beat, clarified, “There’s no precedent for full marks in this subject.”

‘ivian sneered, “Didn’t you hear me mocking her?”

Xander’s lips curled slightly, an almost imperceptible smile dancing in his eyes.

learly, he agreed with Vivian’s opinion.

In the opposite side, Callan tilted his head to glance at Eliza’s phone, then spoke up, “255? That’s a high score!”

he office was quiet enough for everyone to hear Eliza’s score.

55?

Vasn’t that the same score as Medea’s?

What a coincidence!

he smile in Xander’s eyes vanished instantly, replaced by shock.

ivian, who had been sniping earlier, went silent.

ven Medea, who had been calm and composed, froze for a moment.

low could this be?

he knew better than anyone how difficult the exam was.

he didn’t believe for a second that Fliza could score that highly!

There had to be something going on here.

Next to her, Gideon seemed to think the same thing.

Looks like Eliza deliberately got close to Josh recently. There was a reason for that ”

‘I knew it! She must have been riding on Josh’s coattails,” Vivian scoffed again.

Kander also recalled Eliza’s visit to Academician Adams’s house, his brows furrowing involuntarily.

Meanwhile, the reporters from the Finance Channel had set up their equipment and asked, “Since both of you scored 253, does that mean you’re ned for first

place?”

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When they had entered, they had overheard Vivian saying that Medea had scored 255, and they were planning to interview her.

Now, it turned out that another person had also scored the same.

The reporter asked, “I remember that Academician Adams only accepts one student each year. So how will he choose this time, considering both scores are the

ame?”

ander raised an eyebrow and spoke nonchalantly, “This spot will, of course, go to the more capable person, not someone who relies on backdoor methods.”

hough he didn’t name anyone, the reporter could easily pick up the underlying meaning.

ince Xander was sitting next to Medea, his remark was clearly aimed at Eliza.

Vas he implying Eliza’s score was somehow questionable?

he sensitive reporter quickly shifted the camera toward Eliza.

s soon as Xander finished speaking, Eliza lifted her gaze toward him, her meaning clear.

he put her phone down and, with an air of calm confidence, spoke firmly, “Mr. Watts, do you have doubts about the score? If you have evidence, you should eport it through official channels, rather than creating something out of nothing here.”

er voice was gentle yet strong, exuding an undeniable composure. ·

eside her, Callan furrowed his brows, his voice stern, “Xander, I expect you to be more careful with your words!”

ander, chastised by his father, gently tried to explain, “I don’t have any evidence, but senior here is a finance Ph.D. from WT Business School. She’s my senior. nd when I was studying abroad, I often read her papers. Her abilities are beyond question.”

e paused for a moment, then, when his gaze shifted to Eliza, his tone grew colder and more aggressive.

And as far as I know, General Grant only holds a bachelor’s degree. She’s never published any papers, and during her university years, she was ranked last. ince graduation, she’s been struggling in the workforce. To score this well after only cramming for two months before the exam is hard to believe.”

ext to him, Medea looked at Xander’s cold expression and smiled faintly, not saying anything.

ler mood lightened slightly.

he reporters, sensing the tension, jumped in, “So, are you implying that General Grant’s score is fake?”

he camera and microphone were aimed directly at Eliza, capturing every second of the unfolding drama.

lowever, despite the cameras and Xander’s aggressive questioning, Eliza remained unshaken.

he stayed composed, not showing the slightest sign of pante.

ven Xander couldn’t help but admire Liza’s calmness.

f he didn’t know any better, he would’ve thought she truly deserved the score

General Grant, could you please answer the previous question?” the reporter pressed, eager for a response

Meanwhile, Academician Adams, having reviewed all the documents, removed his glasses and looked up at the reporter

Who told you that her score is fake? Are you questioning me, or are you questioning the fairness of the entire educational system?”

With Academician Adams’s stature in the academic and financial communities, no one dared challenge his authority.

The reporter immediately changed their tone, respectfully explaining, “We were just following up on what this gentleman said. Since Academician Adams says there’s no issue, we trust that it’s correct.”

Kander pursed his lips, still not understanding.

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Why was Academician Adams showing such favoritism toward Eliza?

Professor Tyler, who had remained silent up until now, spoke up, “Actually, I know about Eliza’s ranking last in the exam. At that time, I was still an associate professor. Though I didn’t teach her, I knew of her story. She was ranked first every year and often represented the school in competitions, winning many

honors for the school.

The only time she ranked last was because she was ill and missed the exam. I even went to the hospital to visit her on behalf of the school.”

“At the time, everyone joked that even a genius could fall. Some students even posted about it on the forum, and it gained so much attention that the rumor about her being last in the ranking spread.”

‘And I remember, after graduation, she didn’t continue with further studies. The faculty tried to convince her to pursue postgraduate studies, but she insisted ɔn giving up and chose to help her boyfriend manage his company.”

We were all very disappointed, thinking she shouldn’t have given up her future for a man. It wasn’t worth it!”

Eliza leaned back slightly, her posture casual as she glanced at Calvin. She let out a low, husky laugh, “It wasn’t worth it.”

Medea’s face darkened instantly.

Calvin’s gaze, hidden behind the shadow of his lashes, remained eerily calm.

Only Callan was visibly enraged, shouting at Xander, “Xander, apologize to General Grant now!”

Lander hadn’t expected that the rumor about Eliza being last in the rankings was just that–a rumor.

ut even so, she probably still couldn’t beat Medea, right?

ler academic background and the papers he had read were real after all!

he reporters, however, were not interested in the details of the controversy. They were focused on one thing: who would Academician Adams choose as his tudent?

Academician Adams, since both have the same score, who will you choose as your student?” the reporter asked.

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