Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 293

f this were before, even without Beatrice’s prompting, Medea would have approached Calvin for help.

But at this point, she could not possibly ask him.

What now? Are we really just going to let your cousin go to jail?” Beatrice began crying again.

tegina clenched her teeth, “We’ll think of a way to raise the money, or worst–case scenario, we’ll resort to private loans.”

Mom, three billion isn’t a small amount. Who’s going to lend us that kind of money?” Medea was clearly stressed, “And private loans have crazy interest rates!”

As long as Calvin hasn’t called off the engagement, you’re still in charge of Everup and Bosi Technology. You’ll have a chance to make a comeback!” Regina eminded her.

liza had been bothered these past few days.

When Sadie brought her coffee, she said, “That little Mr. Watts is here again.”

Don’t see him.” Eliza’s eyes flashed with irritation.

I told him, but he insisted on waiting.”

Let him be.”

hat day, Xander came back empty–handed.

When he returned with his head down, Callan guessed the result right away.

Miss Grant still refuses to see you?”

Yeah.” Xander was utterly dejected.

allan scolded him angrily, “Serves you right! How could you be so blind!”

ander had no strength to argue.

e knew this result was all his own doing.

le couldn’t blame anyone else.

was normal for Fliza to ignore him.

allan, frustrated with him, slammed the door and went to his room.

ander went downstairs to smoke, standing alone by the roadside, watching the cigarette burn at the tip, its flickering light casting a dim shadow

n the quiet darkness, his face was deep and complex.

le didn’t know how many cigarettes had burned out, but when he shook the pack again, he realized it was empty

The frustration in his heart remained unresolved.

ust as he was thinking of going to buy more cigarettes, his phone rang

le checked the screen–it was a call from Medea.

tander had originally planned not to answer, but then something came to mind, so he picked up.

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“You finally picked up the phone.” Medea sighed in relief. “Xander, are you still in Washington?”

Xander replied. “Yes.”

“Would you be able to meet me?”

“Sure.”

After hanging up. Medea breathed a sigh of relief.

It was good that Xander was still willing to talk to her.

Regina said. “Xander really is still deeply in love with you.”

Medea thought so too.

These past few days, she had experienced the coldness of people, but thankfully, Xander still treated her the same.

to the next day, Medea carefully dressed up and, on the way, bought a bouquet of lilies.

Normally, it was Xander who waited for her, but today, she waited for him for quite a while.

tut finally, he arrived.

fedea immediately put on a standard smile and spoke to him warmly, as she always had.

ander actually admired her. After such a storm, she was still so composed.

Every time I pass the flower shop and see the lilies, it reminds me of the time at the business school,” Medea casually hinted.

it were before, he would have been deeply moved.

ut at this moment, all he felt was mockery.

fave I ever told you why I rejected you back then?” Medea continued the conversation.

ander replied, “No.”

Well, I can only say it was a matter of fate. Back then, my relationship with Josh was pretty ordinary, but he never brought up breaking up, and I’m the type to

* patient, so I just waited for him. Meanwhile, you, I guess, were focused on your studies, so I rejected you.”

inder quietly listened without offering any opinion.

Medea continued her act, she started to feel uncomfortable and had to cover it by sipping her tea.

lid you need something today?” Zander, not wanting to stay too long, asked directly,

Actually, yes. Medea hesitated but eventually spoke up.

here was no way around it, things had become difficult, and dignity didn’t matter anymore.

he told him about needing to borrow money.

edea thought to herself that the risk of high interest loans was too high, and she didn’t want to take that risk

ut then Regina reminded her, “Don’t you have a loyal admirer named Xander? His family is quite wealthy, isn’t it? Three hillion should be nothing for htm

5, Medea came to find Xander.

ander was indeed surprised, “Has Calvin run out of money?”

This is my maternal family’s issue; I don’t want to bother him. Medea explained tactfully

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Cander smiled faintly. “Sorry, I can’t help you.”

When he rejected her, Medea’s carefully crafted expression cracked slightly.

his was the first time Xander had rejected her.

I know it’s a bit much…” Medea tried to explain herself.

ander cut her off, “Three billion isn’t much to me. I just don’t want to lend it to you.”

he could see the coldness in his eyes.

ledea immediately understood something, and her expression turned deeply uncomfortable.

ven though the food was almost ready, she didn’t stay. She stood up and left.

fter she left, Xander stood up to leave as well.

he waiter called out to him, “Sir, your flowers.”

ander turned back to look at the white lilies on the table, a chill rising in his eyes.

ire and flawless?

e deserves that?

hrow them away!”

is father had a saying that was quite apt.

inder, indeed, was blind to what truly mattered!

die brought Eliza a cup of sweet soup, saying, “Odd, that little Mr. Watts hasn’t come today. He came for three days straight, but today he’s suddenly not here. n getting used to it.”

iza, however, didn’t care about such trivial matters.

rink your sweet soup before it gets cold,” Sadie placed the soup in front of her, watching her drink. “I heard you had a bit of a cough yesterday, so I made me pear and chrysanthemum water to soothe your lungs.”

Vow, you can make this too?” Eliza praised her.

die felt a sense of accomplishment.

st as Eliza was sipping the soup, she received a call.

he person on the other end told her that the collectible she wanted to buy had been sold at a high price to someone else.

an you tell me who the buyer is?” Eliza asked.

te collectible was something she had carefully chosen to give to Matt at the upcoming apprenticeship ceremony.

t’s a man named Calvin.”

liza’s eyes grew cold.

ot again, Calvin?

That was he doing buying all these collectibles?

With only four days left before the apprenticeship ceremony, her carefully selected gift was snatched up first. It was frustrating.

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Eliza didn’t hesitate and immediately called Calvin.

The phone rang once before Calvin picked up.

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