Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 294

Chapter 294

What’s wrong?”

Calvin’s voice came through the phone, calm and easy–going, as though he was in a good mood.

Eliza got straight to the point. “Did you buy a painting at the Sotheby’s auction?”

There was a brief pause from Calvin, then he asked, “Which one?”

His tone suggested he had bought quite a few.

The Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains,” Eliza named the piece.

Calvin responded, “Wait a moment.”

About half a minute passed before he came back to her. “Yes, I did buy that painting. Why? Are you interested in it?”

Yes. Would you be willing to part with it? I’ll pay the original price.”

Calvin didn’t answer directly. Instead, he asked, “Are you planning to give it as a gift for Matt?”

Yes,”

‘In that case, I’ll try to get it back for you,” he offered.

Eliza was about to ask how much it cost so she could transfer the money, but before she could, Calvin hung up.

Reluctantly, she had to text him, asking how much the painting cost.

But no reply came.

hroughout the day, Eliza checked her phone every hour, but still no response from Calvin.

‘inally, in the afternoon, right after she had finished a meeting, Calvin called.

Are you at the company?”

Yes,” Eliza replied.

Come downstairs.”

Vithout waiting for a response, he hung up quickly.

liza hurried downstairs and saw Calvin’s car parked by the curb with its hazards on.

When she got closer, Calvin rolled down the window and handed her the painting.

Here’s the painting you wanted.”

Thanks. How much is it? I’ll transfer the money…”

Jefore Eliza could finish her sentence, a taxi honked loudly from behind.

Calvin told the driver, “Drive.”

teluctantly, Eliza texted him again, asking for the price, but still received no response.

By the time she went to bed that night, she still hadn’t heard back from him.

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She finally decided to call.

This time, Calvin didn’t answer.

The call kept ringing until it automatically hung up.

No answer, no texts–he was clearly avoiding her.

Could he be trying to get her to owe him a favor so she would give him some leeway on the Medea issue?

Eliza called her auctioneer friend to find out the painting’s final price.

90 million.

Eliza immediately transferred the 90 million to Calvin’s account.

She sighed in relief, but not long after, she received a text saying the transaction had been reversed because the account didn’t exist.

Confused, she checked the account information.

It couldn’t be a mistake. Calvin had used this account to transfer compensation money before.

The only possible reason for the reversal was that Calvin had closed the account.

What was going on?

Eliza had a tendency to fixate on things until they were resolved, and this problem was no exception. She couldn’t focus on anything else or even sleep until it

was sorted.

she called Calvin again, but once again, no answer.

he tried again.

No answer.

he fourth time, Calvin finally picked up.

le sounded slightly exasperated, “What’s going on?“\

It’s the money,” Eliza reminded him. “I transferred it to your account, but it was rejected.”

alvin sighed. “That painting is a gift for you.”

liza was about to refuse the offer, but he continued,

No conditions. Consider it compensation. Because, besides money. I can’t give you anything else.”

Good night, and stop worrying about this.”

le hung up before she could respond.

What’s this supposed to mean, I can’t give you anything else?” Belle was confused after hearing Eliza’s story.

What does he mean, ‘Besides money, I can’t give you anything else?”

Did you ask for anything else?”

‘Did he ever give you anything else when you needed it?”

Crazy!”

iza thought the same. “Who knows what got into him.”

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Belle asked curiously, “Do you think he’s planning to call off the engagement with Medea and come crawling back to you for reconciliation? If that’s the case, I’ll lose all respect for him!”

Eliza snorted. “You’re overthinking it. We’re both the same in that regard. We don’t go back to old flames.”

“Good!”

Belle knew Eliza well enough to understand that she would likely find a way to repay Calvin for the money.

So, she honestly suggested, “If he really refuses the money, you can just send a gift at his wedding with Medea. That’ll be satisfying and even more annoying!”

Belle felt like a genius for coming up with such a perfect plan.

Eliza smiled. “Sounds like a good idea.”

Meanwhile,

Medea returned home after meeting Xander, her expression calm.

As soon as she entered the house, the others looked at her.

Vivian impatiently asked, “So, did Xander lend you the money?”

Medea’s eyes flickered before she said, “The amount is too large. It’s beyond his ability.”

Vivian didn’t understand. “Isn’t he the only heir of the Watts family? Watts Group is the largest cash–flow company in the country. Three billion is nothing for

people like them, it’s pocket change!”

Medea lowered her eyes, her tone calm. “He just returned to the country recently and hasn’t yet settled in the company. It’s really not convenient, and everything needs to go through the proper channels,”

‘How long will that take?” Vivian pressed further.

Two months.”

Two months?! The compensation deadline is a week. Two months… My brother’s already been arrested!” Vivian began to panic.

Beatrice, now aware of the situation, started crying again.

Regina raised her voice. “Enough! Does crying solve anything?”

Beatrice didn’t dare speak, quietly shedding tears.

Take out a loan, I’ve checked, Bosi Technology’s IPO should be happening soon. Once the audit is done, the money will be sorted.” Regina spoke seriously.

Medea didn’t oppose this plan and simply said, “Okay.”

By the way, is Calvin back yet?” Vivian suddenly realized that she hadn’t seen Calvin for the past few days. She asked Medea.

Medea said, “Not yet.”

Has he called you?”

“He texted me saying he’s still handling something abroad and will be back in a couple of days.”

Vivian sighed in relief. “That’s good. As long as he hasn’t said anything else, it’s fine as long as he still reports his whereabouts.”

The other two also relaxed.

After all, they had witnessed Calvin’s care for Medea.

so, they didn’t doubt her explanation..

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