Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 197

Eliza paused for a moment, then said, “I suppose so.”

After all, Calvin had always been willing to cover for Medea.

Things escalated quickly, and the news spread just as fast.

Before Eliza even got off work, she received internal news from Everest.

Due to the fireworks incident, Everup’s stock price kept falling, and it even impacted Everest.

The shareholders were very vocal about their dissatisfaction.

Calvin had no choice but to urgently call a shareholders‘ meeting.

t was said that the shareholders unanimously demanded accountability from Medea and wanted an explanation from her.

his explanation could possibly involve her voluntarily resigning.

lowever, Calvin didn’t relent. He took all the pressure from the shareholders onto himself.

t was undoubtedly true love.

ut who knows how long he could bear it?

liza was curious.

he impact of the fireworks incident continued to grow. She heard that Everest’s office building was brightly lit 24/7.

he person involved in the incident, Medea, had been hospitalized due to health problems.

he next day, when Eliza accompanied Belle to the hospital to handle her sprained ankle, she insisted on going to see the scene of the drama.

lowever, Eliza stopped her.

elle pouted, “Why can’t I go? I just want to see Medea make a fool of herself!”

I still have to hurry back for a meeting! Don’t make me run around!”

When Belle heard Eliza mention the meeting, she groaned, “How come you’re always in meetings? I’ve been here for two days, and you’ve had meetings both ays, no time for me!”

I’ll be free to hang out once I’in done with my meetings.”

…” Those words sounded too familiar. She’d said the same thing yesterday.

he was about to protest when Fliza pulled out a black card and handed it to her. “Til orange for my assistant to take you shopping later, spend as much as you vant, swipe as much as you want.”

Belle instantly turned a hundred and eighty degrees, “Alright! Babe, you focus on your meeting don’t worry about me.

In the hospital lobby, people were coming and going.

But Belle spotted Calvin at once and immediately tugged at Eliza’s sleeve, “Look, It’s Dog!”

Eliza followed her gaze.

Calvin was holding a fruit basket and some nutritional products in his right hand, and a bouquet of flowers in his left

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It seemed like he was there to visit Medea.

Just as Eliza was about to look away, Calvin looked in her direction.

Their eyes met.

Calvin’s footsteps faltered for a moment, and his deep gaze lingered.

Then he gave her a faint nod, as if greeting her.

Eliza turned her gaze away, ignoring his presence.

Calvin quickly left after that.

Belle, who hadn’t realized the situation, was furious. “He came to visit Medea, huh? Fruit, nutrition products, and flowers? So thoughtful!”

When you were lying in a hospital bed, almost dying, where was he?”

He didn’t show up, not even a phone call! Now, he’s making such a show of visiting Medea. Is he even human?”

learing Belle talk about the past, Eliza felt like it was a distant memory.

he could even jokingly say, “No, he’s a dog, Dog.”

elle, with tears in her eyes from the laughter, said, “Babe, you must have been so upset back then.”

It’s all in the past.”

he didn’t look back, taking one step after another, feeling lighter with each step.

But I still feel sorry for you.”

eeling sorry for a wound that no longer hurts.

liza didn’t have time for such sentimental thoughts. Looking at the time, she said, “If I delay any longer, I’ll be late for my meeting.”

Then you go ahead and go to the meeting.”

What about you?”

telle raised the black card in her hand. “Of course, I’ll go shopping! Plus, my ankle’s almost healed. I can walk for short distances now. Don’t worry about me.”

liza was truly in a hurry and quickly told Belle a few things before rushing back to the company.

Belle didn’t leave the hospital right away. Instead, she walked around and finally found Medea’s room.

she opened Weibo and, using a burner account, posted in the fireworks controversy topic, “I know where the person responsible for the fireworks event is.”

Want to hide from the spotlight?

No chance!

Inside the hospital room, Medea was in a very low mood.

She couldn’t understand why something as simple as setting off fireworks could cause such a huge uproar.

She also couldn’t understand why, after the incident fermented, it led to such severe consequences.

She had heard about the shareholder pressure at Everest, even though Calvin hadn’t told her.

Xander called her, but she didn’t pick up, letting the phone ring until it automatically disconnected.

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Kander sent a message asking about her situation, but she didn’t reply.

Alright, stop feeling sorry for yourself. The most important thing now is to figure out if Calv will cancel the engagement,” Regina advised. “I just called Caly, he hould be arriving soon. Get your emotions in check.”

Medea was about to respond when Calvin arrived.

How are you?” Calvin walked in, immediately concerned about Medea.

fedea shook her head, saying she was fine.

egina sighed, “She’s running a fever of 104°F and still says she’s fine. Fortunately, I caught it early. She didn’t want me to tell you, saying you’re already busy nough and didn’t want to add to your trouble.”

Mom.” Medea didn’t want her to say more. After all, Calvin was already overwhelmed.

alvin handed her the flowers and said, “These are from Baxter. He’s busy on a business trip and couldn’t come to see you.”

edea’s expression was cold, and she didn’t even glance at the flowers. She simply said, “Please thank him for me.”

had been over thirty hours since the incident, and Baxter hadn’t even checked on her.

hat could only mean he never considered her a friend.

s for the flowers, they were just a way to maintain surface–level relations.

ren if he wasn’t on a business trip, he probably wouldn’t have come to visit her personally.

least Baxter would put on a facade. Some people, from the start, had never cared about her.

tinking of Josh, Medea’s gaze grew colder.

Ivin had barely sat down when his phone started ringing nonstop.

alv, go ahead and handle your work. I’m fine,” Medea urged.

hen take care of yourself. I’ll come see you once I’m done.” Calvin was indeed swamped with work and couldn’t leave.

e greeted Regina before heading out.

he reached the door, Medea called out to him, “Caly,”

ivin stopped and turned back to look at her, “What is it?”

edea’s hand was gripping the edge of the blanket, her nails digging in as if she had been struggling for a long time before she finally asked, “Are we still tting married?”

alvin responded firmly, “Of course. Don’t think too much, just focus on getting better.”

nce he left, Medea let out a long breath.

egina also sighed in relief, “It seems Caly really cares about you.”

or the first time, Medea truly felt how important her place in Calvin’s heart was.

er heart sank back into her stomach.

was worried, but now it seems my worries were unnecessary. It’s just… Grayson’s side… that might be difficult to handle.”

riginally, she had hoped Medea would achieve something with the Cloudream project so that Grayson would look at her differently.

ut after this huge mistake, Grayson would certainly not look kindly upon her.

But don’t worry too much. As long as Calv is on your side, there’s nothing to worry about. Grayson’s health isn’t great. He won’t live much longer.”