Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 344

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Baxter had no way to refute Eliza’s accusations.

Years ago, after Calvin donated bone marrow to Ottilie, Eliza had approached Calvin to express her gratitude.

Baxter and Gideon were present at the time, so they knew Eliza had once offered herself to Calvin. They also knew that Calvin had rejected her.

Their group had seen too many women use any means necessary to climb the social ladder, and so they had naturally categorized Eliza as one of those women who wanted to cling to the powerful.

Behind her back, they mocked her.

Later, when Calvin was drugged, Eliza rushed to the scene immediately, intending to take him to the hospital. To her surprise, the reporters had already arrived.

Reluctantly, Eliza stayed at the hotel and called both Gideon and Baxter, hoping they could find a way to quietly take Calvin away.

They came, but by the time they arrived, it was already the next morning.

liza and Calvin had crossed a boundary.

Due to the effects of the drug, Calvin was barely conscious.

liza asked Gideon and Baxter to take him to the hospital for a check–up, stating that he had been drugged.

he herself endured the pain and rushed back to school.

hus, Baxter and Gideon mistakenly believed Eliza was the one who drugged him, and looked down on her for it.

Jaxter wanted to apologize, but his throat felt stuffed, like it was blocked by cotton–tight and uncomfortable.

t was too late.

liza no longer needed his apology.

le understood this, and all that remained was regret.

Vatching her coldly walk away, Baxter’s face burned, as though that slap from Eliza had landed on him.

fter the scene, Eliza had lost all interest in staying at the wedding.

he went back to the venue and told Nicolas she was leaving early,

eeing her about to leave, Nicolas also didn’t want to stay any longer. He took Eliza to say goodbye to Josh.

When they arrived, Imogen was comforting the bridesmaid who had been slapped by Eliza.

eeing them, Imogen quickly walked over.

s soon as they got close, Eliza said she had to leave,

mogen immediately put on a reluctant expressión, trying to keep Eliza there.

Why are you leaving so soon? The wedding hasn’t even officially started yet. I wanted you to witness the happiest moment between Josh and me.”

There are so many people here; I doubt they’ll miss me.”

fter everything that had happened, Eliza’s feelings for Imogen plummeted to zero.

eing Imogen’s bridesmaid meant they were close friends, so perhaps those sarcastic remarks just now had been said in private.

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Imogen’s smile became a little stiff.

“It’s different. I don’t have many friends in Washington. I’ve always considered you a friend, like family.”

“Really? Then why didn’t you ask Junior Sister to be a bridesmaid?”

Nicolas always knew how to spot a problem.

Imogen’s smile became harder to maintain. “I thought she was too busy and wouldn’t have time.”

“Right, she was busy, which is why she had to leave early. Is there a problem with that?” Nicolas said, looking confused.

Imogen couldn’t respond.

In the end, Josh stepped in to help her out,

“Work is important.”

Imogen’s expression softened. “Okay, well, we can catch up another time. After all, I’ll be living in Washington with Josh, so there will be plenty of opportunities to meet.”

After saying their goodbyes, they left.

Imogen looked at the direction they left in and innocently asked Josh, “Did I do something wrong? Is that why Eliza left early?”

Josh’s brow furrowed slightly. After a pause, he reminded her, “You should stop hanging out with those friends of yours.”

Imogen’s expression froze for a moment before she smiled again. “Okay, I’ll listen to you.”

Eliza returned home early. Her mood, which had been gloomy, lifted when she saw Belle.

‘Oh my god!”

‘Surprised?” Belle opened her arms.

‘Of course, I’m surprised.”

Ottilie brought out a plate of fruit and asked Eliza, “The banquet ended so early?”

‘No, I left early,” Eliza answered, waiting for a bite.

Ottilie fed her a strawberry, her favorite,

Belle opened her mouth as well.

Ottilie fed her too,

Belle, her cheeks stuffed, spoke with a slightly muffled voice, “Why did you leave early? Who upset you?”

Eliza was about to deny it but thought there was no need.

She had no secrets in front of Belle.

She then told her about the unpleasant encounter at the wedding.

Belle immediately began cursing, “Another damn bitch? Is Josh some kind of magnet for trash? First mistress Med, now this little bitch. Can he handle it?”

Eliza didn’t know much about this.

What she was more curious about was why Belle had suddenly come to Washington.

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Last night, she had messaged saying she was busy filming a late–night scene.

“I squeezed out some time from my night shoot to come see you. I wanted to come earlier, but the crew wouldn’t let me go.”

“So you were worried I’d be uncomfortable at the wedding today, and that’s why you rushed here?” Eliza asked.

Belle, “…”

Eliza had guessed right.

“I’m not uncomfortable.”

Eliza felt there was no need to be upset. Even if she and Josh never had a relationship, she could let go.

They were just passing strangers to each other.

That night, Belle and Eliza shared a bed.

They spent an hour lying there, gossiping about people.

Belle also heard about Hector’s situation.

She thought it was a pity, since she had always believed in Director Blaine.

Eliza, however, didn’t think it was a loss.

“What’s so pity? I don’t feel anything for him now. If I just accept him casually, Ill be disrespecting his feelings. If I ever like someone in the future, I can always pursue them then.”

Right now, the last thing Eliza feared was missing out.

Time would help her filter out all the wrong people.”

Only those who could withstand the test of time would be the right ones.

Belle clicked her tongue, impressed, “Eliza, you’re too moral to fall in love. You should see one, love one, make men have no way to run!”

“I just see through men as a species,” Eliza replied.

No one ever said a woman’s life has to have a man in it to be successful.

That’s true. Men are indeed boring.” Belle snuggled up to Eliza. “Women are interesting though, soft and fragrant when you hug them.”

Eliza raised an eyebrow. “Wait, have you slept with men?”

How else could she make such a comment about women being soft and fragrant?

Belle pretended to sleep. “I’m so tired. I’m going to bed now, good night, darling.”

Eliza, “…”

But she was indeed tired.

After a whole week of late–night shoots, she had dark circles under her eyes.

Finally, she had a rest day, and Belle came to accompany her.

“Good night,” Eliza said, tucking her in.

Before long, Belle’s breathing softened and became regular, and the world around them fell silent.

Just as Eliza was about to drift off, her phone vibrated.

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She thought it was hers, and answered it absentmindedly.

A man’s voice came from the other end. “Belle, where are you?”

Eliza immediately woke up.

‘Who are you?”

The person on the other end paused when he realized it wasn’t Belle’s voice.

After a while, he replied, “I’m Belle’s husband.”

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