Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 316

Chapter 316

That night. Eliza couldn’t sleep well.

It was the first time in a long while that she had trouble sleeping after completely letting go of the past, and it was because of Calvin.

As the first light of dawn broke, she dialed a number for Grayson.

Grayson had a habit of feeding the fish early in the morning, which Eliza knew, so she called him at the right time.

His voice sounded a little hoarse, lacking the usual strength.

Eliza first asked about his health.

I had the flu recently, but it’s almost better now. I have a family doctor taking care of me, so there’s no big problem.”

Is everything else alright?”

Everything is fine.”

Eliza sighed in relief, thinking she might have been overthinking.

The call was about to end when Sadie knocked on the door and entered. “Eliza, the car to the dock leaves at 10 a.m. We need to head down by 9:30. I’ve already packed your things, and I also bought the items you’ll need for the vacation, like swimwear, a sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and so on. They’re in my suitcase. When you’re on the cruise, I’ll deliver them to your room.”

Alright.” Eliza said.

Grayson must have overheard Sadie, and after a pause, he asked, “Are you going on vacation?”

Yes. Everyone’s been working hard lately, so I want to treat them to a break.”

That’s good. You should also take a break and rest.” Grayson was very supportive.

jut he didn’t forget to remind Eliza, “While you’re relaxing, make sure to be safe.”

liza’s heart warmed. “Alright, I’ll visit you when I return to Washington.”

Okay.”

After confirming that Grayson was fine, Eliza felt more at ease.

On the way to the dock, the tour guide told everyone that there was no signal on the cruise and that they needed to purchase Wi–Fi services, but the cost was

igh, so it was better to finish all communications beforehand and enjoy the trip without worrying about connectivity.

veryone took out their phones to contact friends and family.

liza had already informed Ottilie, so she had nothing else to say.

she took the opportunity to check the financial news for the day.

she intended to look at the stock market trends.

But the first thing that popped up was news about Calvin.

The media in G City had always been bold, and the headlines were especially sensational.

When Eliza saw the headline, she was taken aback.

The Billion–Dollar Betting Agreement Looms Over Her! The Powerful Woman Faces a Collapse, But Her Bedmate Spends Millions to Save Her: Business Fallure,

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but Satisfaction in the Bedroom.”

The article said that after Medea left the exchange feeling defeated, she returned to the hotel with Calvin, and the two stayed in the hotel until the following evening.

It even daimed that their battle was intense…

It seemed she had been overthinking.

Calvin and Medea were doing just fine.

People really shouldn’t let their minds wander.

After all, this was Calvin’s matter, and she shouldn’t be concerned.

She had been troubling herself unnecessarily.

Eliza turned off her phone and decided to enjoy her trip in peace.

Not even half an hour after the cruise set sail, Eliza’s door was knocked.

the thought it was Sadie bringing her some things.

But when she opened the door, she was surprised to see Vega, accompanied by Ophelia.

Tega looked helpless. “She insisted on finding you. I had no choice but to bring her here.”

It’s fine.” Eliza smiled and took Ophelia’s hand. “Actually, when the driver came to pick her up in the morning. I was hesitating whether I should take her out or some fresh air. I was worried it might delay her studies, so I sent her back.”

She’s very smart, so there’s no need to worry about her studies.”

Well then, I’ll make sure to take her out for fun for a few days.”

Sorry for the trouble.”

liza always said the same thing; she never found Ophelia to be a trouble.

o make things more convenient for Eliza, Vega upgraded her cabin.

ven though Eliza said it wasn’t necessary, Vega insisted.

e explained that the cabin upgrade wasn’t entirely to thank Eliza, but to provide Ophelia with a quieter environment, fearing that she might be affected by the Irroundings.

liza agreed.

he top–floor luxury suite was indeed comfortable, with breathtaking views.

he pure and boundless sea made Eliza forget the troubles on land, and she felt completely relaxed.

fter a year of non–stop work, she, the ever diligent machine, finally had a brief moment of rest.

or the past two days, she and Ophelia mostly stayed in the room.

hey ate when they were hungry and slept when they were tired.

phelia was in great spirits, chatting happily with Eliza, her face glowing with a long lost smile.

n the third day, there was a company dinner, and Eliza took Ophelia with her.

veryone had fun eating and drinking.

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The sea breeze was refreshing.

“Dolphins!” Ophelia’s sharp eyes spotted the dolphins guiding the cruise ship, and she eagerly pulled Eliza to see them.

Other tourists on the deck also gathered around.

Ophelia, like an eel, kept squeezing her way through the crowd.

Cliza accidentally bumped into someone and apologized. During that time, Ophelia disappeared from sight.

Eliza hurriedly asked around and was told by a staff member that she had seen Ophelia running to the right.

She quickly went in that direction and asked everyone she passed until she saw Ophelia standing by a railing.

Eliza let out a sigh of relief and called out to her as she walked toward her.

But Ophelia didn’t respond.

As Eliza was about to reach her, Ophelia suddenly burst into tears.

And then someone pressed a piece of cloth with a strong odor over Eliza’s face.

she struggled for a few moments before losing consciousness.

When she woke up, the first thing she saw was Ophelia’s red eyes.

Her mouth was taped shut, and she was tightly bound to a chair.

On the chaise lounge next to her was a woman with a seductive figure.

t was Mrs. Vega’s younger sister!

liza had seen her in the restaurant before.

Awake?” Kim Blake leisurely took a sip of red wine, raising an eyebrow as she looked at Eliza.

What do you want?”

he effects of the drugs made Eliza’s voice weak, and she didn’t have the strength to struggle. She felt limp.

im put down her glass, stood up, and walked over. She grabbed Eliza’s chin and forced her to look up at her.

he studied Eliza’s face carefully.

ler already cold eyes suddenly darkened, and then she raised her hand and slapped Eliza hard.

he slap was so strong that Eliza’s face turned to the side.

long with the sharp pain in her cheek, she tasted blood in her mouth.

Bitch! Who told you to seduce my brother–in–law?!”

Ophelia, frightened, suddenly struggled desperately.

im turned back in irritation and shouted, “If you move again, I’ll kill her!”

Ophelia froze, her eyes filled with fear.

I think you’re mistaken. I have a clean relationship with Mr. Vega. It’s not what you think.”

Kim’s behavior was strange, completely unlike a normal person.

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Eliza was worried that she would hurt Ophelia, so she had no choice but to lower her stance and negotiate with her.

“You’re lying! My brother–in–law has only ever given my sister one woman’s flowers, and that was when he proposed! But now he’s giving them to you!”

“You still say you two are innocent?”

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