Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 188

liza didn’t plan to pay attention to what was happening behind her, but just as she was about to turn around and walk away, Medea’s cheerful voice rang out, Calv, you’re here? I’ve been waiting for you! Do you want to go in and greet my mom and her friends?”

liza sneered softly and turned around to walk back.

ler rejection was evident and unapologetic.

fedea also noticed Eliza, but she didn’t spare her a second glance.

n fact, she completely ignored her.

ecause she was certain, without a doubt, that Calvin only had eyes for her. Eliza posed no threat to her, so there was no need to acknowledge her at all.

s they brushed past each other, a waiter came through with a hot stone pot of beef stew, calling out, “Please step aside, it’s very hot.”

1st as the waiter finished speaking, something tripped Medea, and she lost her balance, crashing forward. The stone pot, which had just come off the stove and ras still boiling, was heading straight toward her.

the stew splashed on anyone, it would cause serious burns.

he waiter was directly in front of Eliza and Medea, one facing the other. Medea had time to react, but Eliza had her back turned and was completely unaware of

le situation.

axter happened to be coming out of the private room in search of Eliza and witnessed the scene unfold. His expression changed immediately, and he shouted,

Eliza! Watch out!”

liza, puzzled, was suddenly yanked by someone, spinning in the air and landing in someone’s arms. Her nose bumped into the person.

he familiar scent of wood, cold and masculine, filled her senses.

With a muffled grunt, Medea screamed, “Calv, did you get burned?”

axter rushed over, his concern for Eliza obvious. “Eliza, are you alright?”

liza stepped back from Calvin’s arms and noticed his right hand was burned by the hot stew. The back of his hand was red and swollen.

he furrowed her brow and grabbed Calvin’s hand, rushing to the bar to cool the burn with cold water, instructing someone to call for an ambulance.

fer reaction was faster than anyone else’s in the room.

Medea’s eyes went red with worry. “Calv, does it hurt?”

Calvin broke into a slight sweat but shook his head. “I’m fine, what about you? Are you hurt?”

“No.” Medea, now somewhat calmer, began to analyze the situation.

Did Calvin just save 1liza?

Her mind was full of questions. Just as she was about to ask, Baxter spoke up. “That was really cluse. In his panic, Caly saved the wrong person without realizing it. But it worked out, though. Medea could have avoided it, but Eliza couldn’t since her back was turned

Eliza, focused on tending to Calvin’s burn, realized it was just a case of him saving the wrong person

When she and Medea brushed past each other, they were very close, and the incident had happened so suddenly that Calvin had just reacted instinctively.

Calvin didn’t deny this explanation.

Medea, relieved, grabbed Calvin’s hand. “Let me take care of it.

Eliza naturally released her grip.

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With Medea around, there was no need for her to intervene.

She was only helping out of gratitude, not because of any deeper intention.

Calvin didn’t look at Eliza again. It seemed that his actions earlier were truly just out of urgency.

“It looks bad; we should go to the hospital. Let’s drive there ourselves, no need to wait for the ambulance,” Medea said, visibly distressed.

“Okay,” Calvin nodded and reassured her, “I’m fine.”

The car arranged by Baxter took Calvin to the hospital, and Regina rushed over as well.

After getting in the car, Calvin remembered to ask Eliza if she wanted to join them. But when he looked around, he noticed Eliza had already left the lobby.

She had returned to the private room.

Later that evening, Baxter sent Eliza a message, giving a brief update on Calvin’s condition.

Left hand burned, quite serious. Thankfully, the treatment was prompt, so it shouldn’t be a big issue.”

Eliza simply replied, “Got it.”

Baxter stared at the screen for a while, but he didn’t get a follow–up message from her.

he really seemed like she didn’t care about Calvin anymore.

The next day, Gideon, who had drunk a lot at the previous evening’s event, went straight to bed without knowing about Calvin’s injury.

When he found out the next day, he rushed to the hospital to visit him.

n the hospital room, only Medea was there, looking like she had stayed the night.

Medea, you should go rest for a while. I’m fine. I’ll stay with Calv,” Gideon said.

Medea seemed a bit worried, and Calvin also urged her,

Go rest”

Alright, call me if you need anything,” Medea said, not forgetting to remind Gideon to take good care of Calvin before leaving.

fter she left, Gideon flopped onto the sofa. “Geez, Medea really dotes on you.”

vin didn’t respond, half lying on the bed, resting his eyes.

Sut Gideon couldn’t help himself and asked. “I heard you saved the wrong person yesterday? You were supposed to save Medea, but by accident, you savest liza?

You’re so noisy,” Calvin replied, his tone calm and detached.

Videon wasn’t the type to take a hint, and he kept going So, what did fliza do? Did she act all touched? Probably thought you still had feelings for her, huh

‘I bet she’ll look for an excuse to come see you and take care of you like she used to, huh?

Calvin’s tone remained indifferent “You’re overthinking”

Gideon insisted, “No, shell definitely come! She can’t miss an opportunity like thist

This was his experience talking, since Eliza had always done the same thing in the past

Gideon waited all day, but Eliza didn’t show up.

“She really isn’t coming?” Gideon muttered, pacing back and forth in the room.

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dvin remained calm, handling some work on his laptop with his uninjured hand.

nally, Gideon, frustrated by Calvin’s nonchalance, muttered, “I told you, she won’t come.”

hat’s what I said,” Calvin replied.

deon went outside to check, half–expecting Eliza to sneak in unnoticed. But all he found was Medea, returning after resting at home to keep Calvin company.

ot wanting to stay as a third wheel, Gideon left the two of them alone and made his exit.

he stepped out of the hospital, he looked up at the overcast sky, reflecting on the changes in people.

ck at her office, Eliza had just sent the business proposal to Mrs. Vega when Byron called her, saying he had scheduled a meeting with an investor to discuss

operation.

searching chips wasn’t an immediate task; it required heavy investment.

Ton suggested adding another strong investor to the project to speed up its development and alleviate Eliza’s financing pressure.

iza had no objections.

r her, as long as it benefited the project, she was on board.

ey arranged to meet in the afternoon.

st as she was about to leave the office, Sadie’s sharp cry echoed from her desk.

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