Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 347

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In mid–March, Eliza completed her MBA program at Washington University and graduated successfully.

She officially accepted the invitation from WT Business School and was preparing to go abroad for further studies in late July.

During this time, she had to complete her work at Apex, promoting and recruiting talent with management capabilities.

Amidst her busy schedule, she also heard news from North City.

North City was undergoing major turmoil, with many people getting involved.

An internal announcement had already been released, and Nicolas sent it to Eliza.

It revealed that the person with the greatest power had, apart from major dereliction of duty, accepted an enormous amount of bribes.

Nicolas especially emphasized the words “enormous amount.”

Based on my guess, this enormous amount must be over one trillion, because not long ago, a corrupt official’s bribe amount was publicly disclosed as 500

billion, and since they disclosed 500 billion, the ‘enormous‘ amount must be far greater than this.”

Eliza was shocked to hear this.

One trillion…

The common people earn their money little by little,

And these parasites greedily hoard billions!

t’s inhuman!

Vicolas also added, “The penalty is inevitable, and everyone implicated in this will receive heavy sentences!”

liza immediately thought of Calvin.

But in the end, she could only sigh silently.

f even Grayson couldn’t find a way, what could she do?

At the same time, Baxter and Gideon also learned about the news.

hey were planning to visit Calvin in North City,

Gideon asked Baxter, “Should we invite Eliza? Maybe Calvin wants to see her.”

They had such a bad falling–out, it might not be appropriate to ask her,” Baxter hesitated.

Gideon sighed upon hearing this. “Yeah, they’re completely done with each other. It would be awkward to ask her, and she has no obligation to visit Calvin.”

he two of them fell silent for a moment,

Gideon sighed again, “But I still think it’s a shame.”

Jaxter glanced at him. “Weren’t you the one who didn’t think highly of them in the past? Why are you suddenly lamenting?”

You know what kind of insight I had back then?” Gideon self–deprecated.

Whenever he thought about how he once admired Medea, he almost slapped himself.

t really was true that one could learn from their mistakes, but things taught by others were far more effective.

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This time, Baxter fell silent.

Because he had, after all… lacked judgment in the past.

He lit a cigarette, took a deep puff, and with the smoke swirling around, his eyes became deeper and darker. “Not long ago, I investigated something and cleared up a long–standing doubt in my mind.”

He paused here.

When Gideon looked at him, he continued, “The drug Calvin took wasn’t put in by Eliza.”

When Baxter learned this, it felt like his entire world had collapsed.

He suddenly understood why Eliza had been so cold to him.

If it were him, he probably wouldn’t even be able to maintain a decent relationship, and they would have already completely cut ties.

Eliza had been generous enough!

When Gideon heard this, his heart tightened as if stabbed with a needle.

Baxter’s expression was serious. His lips formed a straight line, and his jaw was tense. “Calvin was drugged by a female college student he supported. She was he one trying to use him to climb up the social ladder, and Eliza was the one who rushed to save Calvin.”

At the time, that female student had called many reporters to the hotel, trying to make a big scene and get a proper name. Calvin was about to be publicly humiliated during his promotion to the board, and if the scandal had been exposed, it would have definitely ruined his chances. Eliza, for the sake of the bigger picture, kept him at the hotel and contacted us to save him.”

At that time, they were out drinking and hadn’t checked the message Eliza had sent.

Normally, they didn’t pay much attention to Eliza’s messages, thinking they weren’t important.

So…

That’s how they had misunderstood Eliza.

And they had even looked down on her for it.

The moment Baxter learned the truth, he slapped himself.

Mrs. Wade’s mockery was too light. Ten slaps couldn’t even make up for all the wrongs he had done.

Now, Gideon wanted to slap himself too.

We all owe Eliza an apology,” Baxter said.

n mid–June, the second trial verdict for the intentional homicide case involving Regina and Beatrice was announced.

Beatrice, as an accomplice, was sentenced to seven years,

Regina, as the main culprit, was sentenced to life imprisonment due to the severity of her crime and the negative impact, coupled with her lack of remorse.

n addition to other charges, her sentence was increased,

The lawyers had already discussed this with Eliza, so the result was expected.

But they also told her something else.

Medea had gone insane.

It was said that her physical and mental health had deteriorated.

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It was a bit tragic.

Her case wasn’t as severe as Regina’s, but she was still facing a sentence of over five years.

But who could have guessed she would go mad?

Eliza thought back to her encounter with Medea at the hospital and asked the lawyer, “Wasn’t she in custody? How did she end up losing her kidney?”

“It’s said she had attempted suicide multiple times. After being sent to the hospital for treatment, she somehow managed to get her hands on a lot of banned drugs and took them all. This eventually caused acute kidney injury, leading to kidney failure and a severe abscess, resulting in one of her kidneys being

removed.”

The lawyer added, “We can’t know the full truth, but this is the information we’ve gathered.”

Some things only the people involved know.

Others can only hear rumors.

In early July, Eliza went to North City for a business project.

Nicolas and Maddox welcomed her warmly,

They had also invited Xander,

It had been a while since they had gathered, and Nicolas was talking more than usual.

Maddox, on the other hand, kept playing with his phone, seemingly messaging someone..

Nicolas tried to peek, but Maddox pushed his hand away.

You’re hiding something, afraid I’ll snatch it from you?” Nicolas teased.”

Maddox seriously replied, “Yes.”

Nicolas, “Do I have such a bad reputation?”

Maddox, Xander, and Eliza spoke in unison, “Yes, brother.”

Nicolas, “…”

Can’t we still be friends?

dicolas then asked Zander, “What have you been busy with these past six months? I’ve been calling you, but you didn’t show up. Did you secretly start dating? Oh, you guys promised to stay single together, but you’ve been secretly holding hands!”

diza was the first to clarify, “I didn’t

Cander, “Neither did 1”

So, what have you been busy witli?”

Lander said confidently, “I’ve just been busy.”

Nicolas shook his head in disdain, “Saying that without saying anything. You’ve mastered the art of nonsenso.”

Mfter the gathering, Zonder and Pliza were heading in the some direction.

Nicolas handed the task of taking Eliza back to the hotel to him.

Cander was happy to oblige.

On the way back to the hotel, Zander asked Eliza when she would return to Washington.

diza replied, “Tomorrow.”

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