Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 351

Chapter 351

Ophelia was especially happy to see Eliza, and she kept chatting with her excitedly.

Vega, who was usually the center of attention, quietly peeled shrimp on the side.

He had a mild obsessive–compulsive disorder, arranging the peeled shrimp neatly on two plates.

Then he handed one plate each to Ophelia and Eliza.

Cliza hesitated for a moment.

Vega seemed to notice her hesitation and explained, “Just a small thing, no other meaning.”

His explanation made it seem like he had overthought things.

As dinner was coming to an end, Vega’s phone rang.

He glanced at the caller ID, then immediately hung up.

Not long after, the phone rang again.

His brows furrowed, and a flash of displeasure crossed his eyes.

Ophelia, always perceptive, immediately guessed the situation and cautiously asked, “Is it them?”

Vega confirmed.

Ophelia insisted, “Let me answer.”

Vega hesitated, but eventually handed the phone to her.

she picked up the phone and coldly said, “You are only my biological parents. From the moment you abandoned me, there was no relationship between us. Please stop interfering in my life. Thank you!”

Without waiting for a reply, she hung up the phone.

Eliza didn’t hear the details, but from Ophelia’s words, she could tell something important had transpired.

After dinner, Vega drove Eliza back to the hotel.

On the way, Vega’s lawyer called, informing him that Ophelia’s biological parents had found a lawyer and were preparing to sue.

Although Ophelia had been abandoned by them, there was no clear evidence at the time.

They kept arguing that Ophelia had simply gone missing.

The most crucial issue was that Mrs. Vega had passed away four years ago, and Vega had been single ever since.

The law in G City stated that single men could not adopt daughters with less than a 40–year age gap.

n other words, Ophelia’s biological parents might have a chance of winning.

Ophelia heard this and shrank closer to Eliza, her face filled with sadness.

As Eliza hugged her, she quietly said, “I don’t want to go back to them. The only reason theyre fighting for my custody now is because I have value. If I lose that ralue, they’ll abandon me again.”

As she spoke, her body trembled slightly with fear and anger.

za squeezed her hand tightly, trying to provide as much comfort as she could.

1. s. Vega had done a great favor for Eliza, so she always remembered that kindness.

d Ophelia had been raised by Mrs. Vega, so Eliza felt a special bond with her.

e atmosphere in the car turned heavy until they arrived at the hotel.

fore Eliza could get out of the car, Vega asked, “Are you flying to M country tomorrow? If so, you can take my private jet, I’m flying there as well

need to go to Washington first, and then I’ll fly from there.”

kay.”

‘ga didn’t press her further.

fter saying their dbyes, Eliza got out of the car.

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and abandoned.

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as no such thing as time turning back

uaded me to pursue a combined master’s and PhD, so I ended up studying for

d your PhD. It was the Young family that delayed you,” Grayson said with regret in his

was my own choice, and it has nothing to do with anyone else.”

g among them.

Chapter 351

None of them mentioned Calvin.

It was as if his name was taboo.

Perhaps, many years later, he would eventually be forgotten.

Another year passed.

When Eliza successfully obtained her PhD, Nicolas and the others flew to M country to hold a celebration party for her.

This time, even Belle came.

Eliza was in a great mood, pouring Belle a drink, planning for a long chat.

But Belle said she had quit drinking.

Eliza didn’t believe it at all.

A drinker quitting drinking?

Who would believe that?

I really have quit,” Belle said as she raised a glass of orange juice

I’ll have this to accompany you.”

Eliza, “.

”

Oh well, let her be.

Eliza drank quite a bit herself, but Belle noticed that her alcohol tolerance was not what it used to be.

Drinking is indeed something that needs practice.

Belle asked why Eliza hadn’t dated any foreign hunks.

liza looked up at the sky helplessly. “Seven years of studies, and I condensed it into four years. I’ve been so pressed for time, even sleeping is a race against

ime. How could I have time for love?”

Belle was left speechless.

But Eliza’s words were the truth.

Forget it, men are only useful as decorations. It’s not worth wasting time on them,” Belle said, looking as if she had seen through the ways of the world.

liza reached out to pat her head, feeling like something was off,

fter all, the old Belle used to be the one who wanted to date every handsome guy in the world.

is the alcohol took effect, Eliza started to feel drowsy.

Ialf asleep, she heard Belle talking to her.

Eliza, you’re going to be a godmother.”

Jiza, too tired to respond clearly, mumbled something and fell asleep.

The next morning, she was woken up by Belle.

What’s wrong?”

Eliza had a slight headache. She should have known better than to drink so much.

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