Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 302

Chapter 302

ust as she was feeling desperate, Xander called her.

Medea’s heart lifted at the sound of the phone, like she had seen a glimmer of hope, and quickly answered.

lander’s voice came through the phone, “Got time? Let’s meet.”

f it were in the past, Medea would have definitely played it cool for a while.

t was her usual tactic to keep men interested, especially someone like Xander, who loved her but couldn’t have her.

he more she ignored him, the more obsessed he became.

ut this time, she replied immediately because she truly had nowhere else to turn.

Medea deliberately chose a music restaurant and had arranged for a guitarist to perform at her table.

he even selected the song: Endless Love.

t was the same song Xander had played for her when he confessed his feelings to her years ago.

is promised, Xander arrived.

Medea was planning to set the mood first, creating some emotional atmosphere, then, at the peak of his emotions, she would ask him for money.

his method had worked in the past.

ut this time, just as she was about to call his name, Xander spoke first. “I’m here to talk to you about withdrawing the investment.”

he smile on Medea’s face immediately froze.

Of course, I’m only giving you a verbal notice now. Tomorrow my lawyer will contact you, and everything will proceed according to the contract.”

ander quickly clarified his purpose and then stood up. “Goodbye.”

Xander.” Medea suddenly stood up and called out to him. “Can I ask why?”

le had liked her so much, admired her…

Why the sudden change?

I went to WT Business School a few days ago and found out some things.” Xander turned his back to her, not looking back, but his voice was colder than ever.

Medea’s expression froze.

Your so–called financial support back then was just to build your image as a philanthropist, wasn’t it?”

he color drained from Medea’s face as her world seemed to collapse in that instant. “No, you have to listen to my explanation…”

He wouldn’t give her a chance to explain.

This time, he didn’t even say goodbye.

Kander walked away, and the guitarist began to play the song she had just requested, Endless Love.

The slow melody that once held such meaning now felt like a series of slaps, hitting her face relentlessly.

Medea’s expression twisted,

“Stop playing! Stop playing!”

Her frantic screams drew the attention of other diners.

Her face flushed as she grabbed her bag and quickly fled the scene, trying to escape the humiliation.

“Maybe we should ask brother–in–law for help.”

Vivian hesitated before speaking.

She had thought of every possible solution, but each one seemed to lead to a dead end.

Medea held her head in her hands, feeling a severe headache. “Take me to Everest.”

She went to Everest to find Calvin, just like before, walking in without knocking.

There were people inside, and each of their faces was serious.

“Sorry, I didn’t know you had people in here.” Medea quickly apologized.

Calvin raised his hand to signal that it was fine and gestured for the others to continue reporting.

“Currently, the funds in Everest’s account can barely cover the compensation for Everup. This means that the shareholder dividends for the next quarter may have to be delayed.”

“I’ll talk to the shareholders and transfer the funds first. We can’t let things escalate, which could affect the listing of Bosi Technology.” Calvin made a final decision.

The financial director nodded. “Understood.”

“You can leave now.” Calvin waved his hand, signaling them to leave.

After they had all left, he turned to Medea and asked, “What brings you here today?”

Medea hadn’t expected to walk into such a situation. She couldn’t believe Everest’s account was suddenly out of money!

That shouldn’t have happened.

“Calvin, why is there suddenly no money in Everest’s account?” she still asked.

The compensation for Everup was over one hundred billion. This shouldn’t have emptied Everest’s funds.

“We spent quite a bit recently. The cash flow isn’t as much as expected. We didn’t anticipate that Everup would go under. If we had, we would have kept enough in the account.”

That was true.

Who could have predicted Everup’s sudden bankruptcy?

A company that had a market value of nearly two trillion was reduced to three hundred billion in just six months and was delisted.

After liquidation, they still had over a hundred billion in debts…

Calvin had hoped to draw funds from Everest to plug the gap, but now, he had drained Everest’s account.

The money he mentioned using recently was likely spent at overseas auctions.

Mrs. Hansen had said Calvin was quite a spender at the auction.

“Don’t worry. Once Bosi Technology is listed, this issue will be resolved.” Calvin even tried to comfort her.

That made it impossible for Medea to bring up the subject of asking for money.

But Titan Financial was pressing hard, and the next day they came again to demand payment.

Chapter 302

“With two days left until Friday, can Mr. Campbell wait a bit longer?” Medea, rarely lowering her guard, tried to smile at Mr. Campbell.

“Not impossible, but…” Mr. Campbell gave her a once–over, smiling, though it wasn’t a genuine smile.

“Something has to be shown, right? Otherwise, how can I trust you?”

She had dealt with too many men to not recognize his insinuation.

“Can I punish myself with three drinks?”

Mr. Campbell sneered, “What does drinking have to do with it? We’re all adults here, Miss Wynn, don’t play games,”

With that, he pulled out a hotel card from his pocket and slid it across the table. “You handle it.”

Proud as always, Medea had never been humiliated like this.

Even when she had once been with William, it had been her choice, not forced.

Besides, this was Washington. There was no way she could lower herself like this.

“Mr. Campbell, what do you mean by this? I’m not the kind of person you think I am.” She coldly refused, regaining her high–and–mighty demeanor.

Mr. Campbell immediately flipped, “You’ve got some backbone, huh? Alright then, I like people with backbone. You want to drink, huh? Come on, drink Drink your fill, and today’s matter will be settled.”

He signaled for the waiter to bring in a large amount of alcohol and glasses.

The first round was thirty glasses.

The alcohol was the strongest type.

It was clear he was trying to make things difficult for Medea.

‘Go ahead, Miss Wynn.”

Men, after losing face, loved to make people suffer in return.

When Medea didn’t move, he kindly reminded her, “You don’t drink? Fine, but I can’t guarantee that the news of Bosi Technology’s financial crisis won’t leak. I heard you’re waiting for the inspection, and you’re sure you’ll pass?”

Medea gritted her teeth and picked up a glass.

he alcohol burned as it went down, sharp and harsh, making her choke and her eyes water, but she kept drinking.

n the next room, the waiter who brought the drinks was a little late.

ficolas was clearly dissatisfied. “Your service here is terrible. It took you this long to bring it.”

Sorry, sir, I had to deliver drinks to the next room a few times. It took a bit longer.” The waitress apologized with lowered eyes.

Really?”

Of course. A regular customer is making things hard for a lady, forcing her to drink all the alcohol. She’s actually quite pretty.”

vicolas loved gossip, “How pretty?”

Very pretty!”

‘Hey, sir, where are you going?”

Without turning back, Nicolas replied, “I’m going to save the damsel.”