Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 319

Chapter 319

On the night before the cruise trip ended, Eliza was on the balcony of her room, enjoying the sea breeze while soaking in a bath.

The rare calm was a welcome change.

The night sky, under the bright moon, was no longer a limitless black, but had taken on a soft, deep blue hue.

The starry sky over the sea was truly beautiful.

The atmosphere was just perfect…

But suddenly, a man and woman’s argument echoed from below, disturbing Eliza’s brief peace.

The woman seemed to be pleading with the man, asking him not to gamble away all their money.

The man, however, said he had no choice–if he didn’t raise the surgery fee, their orphanage’s matron wouldn’t survive the week.

From their conversation, Eliza could tell that they weren’t a couple, but two children who had grown up in the same orphanage.

They were struggling to raise money for their matron’s medical bills, and the man had decided to take a huge gamble at the ship’s casino.

As for what happened after that, Eliza never found out, because they had walked away.

Eliza continued her bath for a while, then returned to her bedroom.

Sadie knocked and came in, asking if she wanted to go downstairs for a walk, saying that Eliza hadn’t really enjoyed herself on this trip.

t was rare for Eliza to have free time tonight.

Ophelia was getting hypnotherapy with the psychologist, so she wouldn’t be coming over. Eliza decided to go downstairs with Sadie.

When they arrived at the outdoor party, everyone was already there.

Everyone looked excited.

‘specially the way they looked at her. It was clear they were expecting something.

When she looked around curiously, they all quickly averted their gazes.

Ms. Grant, please sit here. This spot is just perfect for you.”

Someone specially made room for Eliza to sit.

Eliza smiled and asked, “What’s so perfect about it?”

It’s nothing.” The person quickly gave a vague answer.

Eliza’s confusion grew. She scanned the area and noticed someone was missing–Enzo.

Just as she was about to ask, she saw a small stage set up in front of her.

The stage looked carefully arranged.

It looked like… a proposal?

Or maybe a confession?

Eliza’s heart skipped a beat. She had a vague sense of what was going on and tried to think of how to avoid the awkward situation as she took another sip of her

drink.

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Before Enzo arrived, she stood up and said she was going to the restroom.

Sadie offered to accompany her, but Eliza refused.

“I’ll be quick, no need to come.”

She knew Sadie was concerned about her safety.

But after the Kim incident, Vega had assigned five times the usual security personnel to ensure the safety of the cruise, and no one dared to cause trouble at this point.

Sadie knew this too, so she didn’t insist.

Eliza successfully slipped away.

At first, she planned to return to her room, but then decided she might as well wander around and not waste this trip.

The cruise ship’s nightlife was quite rich, with bars, lounges, gaming halls, and a casino.

Eliza made her way to the casino.

Here, gambling was legal.

n fact, many people boarded this cruise with the hope of striking it rich in one night, the thrill of fantasy and madness.

t was also the most lucrative business on the entire ship.

nside, the lighting and atmosphere created a dizzying, dreamlike effect.

The luxurious decor made it very easy to lose oneself in the glitz and glamour.

here were no windows, no clocks.

only bright lights that never dimmed, making it easy to lose track of time.

liza wasn’t interested in gambling; she was just wandering around casually.

is she passed by a roulette table, she heard a familiar voice.

It’s been red ten times in a row. The eleventh time has to be black! So, I’m going all–in!”

liza glanced over. It was a young man, probably in his twenties.

fe was wearing a service uniform, likely given a chance to board the cruise as part of his job.

fe didn’t have many chips in front of him, and his expression was twisted, clearly having had little luck tonight.

A girl beside him, her eyes red, was holding onto his hand. “Brother, don’t gamble anymore! If we lose again, we’ll have nothing!”

This time, I’ll win for sure. Trust me.”

Brother…” The girl cried, desperate.

The man shoved her away, about to shout, when Eliza walked over.

she spoke lightly, “From a mathematical probability standpoint, each spin of the roulette is an independent event. The probability of red or black on the eleventh spin is always fixed and will not change based on the previous results.”

The girl immediately seized the chips back.

The next moment, the roulette started spinning.

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The man kept his eyes fixed on the wheel, watching it spin, then stop.

Red!

Still red!

The man seemed to lose all his strength and collapsed onto the floor.

The girl, choking back tears, thanked Eliza.

If it hadn’t been for her, they would have lost everything.

Although their situation still wasn’t ideal, it was a far better outcome.

Since this was a casino, Eliza didn’t want to overstep.

She gave the girl a subtle nod and turned to leave.

But the man suddenly stood up, calling after her urgently. Then what should I bet on to win?”

Eliza turned back and clearly told him, “Don’t bet.”

But I really need the money!”

liza understood that.

But she still advised him. “There are no absolute winners in gambling. You need to understand that the more you gamble, the more likely you are to lose.”

Please help me! I beg you.”

liza frowned, regretting getting involved in this.

he girl also came over, grabbing Eliza’s hand. “Please, help us.”

n the end. Eliza took them to the Texas Hold’em area.

ising player–versus–player rules, she applied mathematical calculations for winning odds and bluffing frequency.

his method was taught to her by Calvin.

alvin had won against the gambling king Montgomery using this very approach.

n Calvin’s words,

A true expert doesn’t rely on luck but uses pot odds and probabilities to make the best decisions.”

Vith Eliza’s help, the man finally won a round.

he girl counted the chips and told him,

Brother, this is enough.”

Sut the man was ready to go for another round.

Know when to stop,” Eliza reminded him.

The man hesitated. “My luck is good right now, giving up would be such a waste.”

t seemed he hadn’t taken her advice to heart.

liza decided not to say anything more and turned to leave.

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The man quickly chased after her. “By the way, I haven’t asked your name yet.”

Eliza didn’t answer, preparing to leave.

But suddenly, two men in black blocked her way.

One of them spoke, “Miss Grant, Mr. Vega wants to see you.”

Though they both said “Mr. Vega,” it was clear this wasn’t Vega.

When Eliza entered, she found it was Montgomery.

Despite being nearly fifty, Montgomery looked youthful and stylish.

What surprised Eliza was that Vega was also there.

“Big Brother, sending someone to fetch Miss Grant like this might have scared her,” Vega said calmly, sitting on the sofa.

Montgomery laughed heartily. “I’m just curious about what kind of person Miss Grant really is.”

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