Seven Years a Fool One Day a Queen (Kristine and Colton) novel Chapter 376

Chapter 376

Chapter 376

“Is it open to the public?” Belle wanted to go take a look.

The butler shook his head. “It isn’t.”

That’s a shame.”

liza comforted her, “If you really like it that much, I can ask around later and see whether the owner is willing to sell.”

Belle: “…”

the only wanted to look at it, not own it.

but having a domineering CEO best friend really was amazing.

While Belle was busy picking up seashells, Eliza glanced around and realized that from this angle, she could see the point where the two islands seemed to kiss.

t really was interesting.

to wonder it was called Everkiss Grove Isle.

he found a good angle, took two photos, and, in a rare good mood, posted them to her social feed.

nly after they had played to their hearts‘ content did the two of them return to the hotel.

icolas had come back from deep–sea fishing and brought in a huge haul of seafood. He had the chef prepare a lavish seafood feast.

elle rubbed her stomach. “I’m definitely having fun, but dieting afterward is going to be a nightmare.”

icolas didn’t understand at all. “You’re not even fat. What are you dieting for?”

I’m a model.” Belle said. “Do you know how brutal the modeling industry is?”

How brutal? Tell me.” Nicolas was exactly that sort of person–he never let anyone’s words drop to the ground.

7ith him around. Belle practically had no time to mope, which made things much easier for Eliza.

phelia sent Eliza a message asking whether she could accompany her to a competition the day after tomorrow.

liza said yes.

he had been so busy taking care of Belle lately that she hadn’t really spent time with Ophelia, and she felt a little guilty about it.

ut if the competition was the day after tomorrow, that meant she had to leave today.

liza told the other two.

elle said. “Then hurry and go! Don’t worry about me. I’ll stay here and play a little longer, and once I’m done, I’ll come find you.”

icolas told her not to worry either. It just so happened that he wanted to inspect the resort’s operations anyway, so he could keep an eye on Belle at the same

me

Alright, then Ill head back first.”

liza didn’t waste any time. After packing her things, she boarded the yacht headed for the nearest airport.

n hour earlier-

ildeon had been keeping one eye on Calvin, who was sitting on a reef, while texting Jake

He’s sitting on the reel right now. Em seriously worried he might jump into the sea, so I’ve been guarding him the whole time. Not even joking I’ve men wearing a life jacket twenty four–seven

jake replied. “You do need to keep a close eye on him. He’s been in really bad shape lately,”

That’s exactly why I dragged him here to Everkiss Grove Isle for a vacation,” Gideon typed back. “I thought maybe a change of scenery would help.”

But turns out it did absolutely nothing…”

ately, Gideon had been living in constant fear.

No joke he was sleeping with one eye open.

to one knew what kind of blow Calvin had suffered a while back, but his spirits had sunk so low that he had spent an entire week drinking nonstop.

ideon wasn’t exaggerating, Calvin had practically moved into the wine cellar.

he second he regained even a sliver of sobriety, he would keep drinking again, numbing himself with alcohol until he was dead drunk.

to one could stop him.

myway nearly all the fine wine Gideon had stored there had been destroyed by Calvin.

Fit hadn’t been for the fact that Calvin passed out from an alcohol allergy, giving Gideon the chance to drag him to the hospital, he probably would still be otting in the cellar.

The doctors had to give him epinephrine before he stabilized.

adeon had told the doctors about Calvin’s alcohol allergy.

When he was little, he hadn’t been allergie at all. It was only after a massive family tragedy that he began showing symptoms of alcohol allergy.

few years ago, he had even undergone desensitization treatment, and things had improved a lot. No one had expected it to flare up again this time.

ike said it was a sign that his psychological condition was worsening,

very bad sign.

omeone needed to stay with him twenty four hours a day.

When Gideon heard that from Jake, his heart had ached.

le had also asked Jake exactly what had caused Calvin to develop such a severe psychological illness.

fter some hesitation, Jake had told him, “All I can say is this–he’s the most tragic case I’ve seen in all my years of practice. Actually, forget practice. He’s robably the most tragic case I’ve heard of at all.”

In the past, I could still use revenge as a form of psychological support to keep him going for a few more years. But now… I genuinely don’t know what kiud of reatment could still guide him back.”

The root of it all lay with Calvin’s mother.

he outside world, including friends like them, only knew that Calvin’s mother had once heen kidnapped by foreign terrorists

Jack then, Calvin had just come of age. He had been young, proud, full of sharp spirit.

Mrs. Young had taken him along to participate in negotiations for an international project, intending to let him test his wings a little

No one had expected…

that tragedy to happen.

In the end, Mrs. Young died. And Calvin stayed abroad for a year.

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When he came back, his temperament had changed completely, as though he had become a different person.

That was when Gideon finally understood what it meant when people said that the fire in a young man’s heart was not something that could ever be regenerated.

Later on, Eliza appeared in his life.

And he got better again.

He even carved out a place for himself in the business world and became the person Gideon admired most.

But in the end… it had all been nothing more than a mirage.

If there’s really no other way, then increase the dosage,” Jake could only suggest.

Gideon sighed silently.

Helplessly, he thought:

f only Eliza were here.

As if sincerity really could move heaven, Baxter suddenly sent him a message asking whether he was vacationing on the islands with Eliza.

Gideon was dumbfounded.

How could Eliza possibly be with them?

f only she were!

After Gideon denied it. Baxter directly sent over a screenshot of Eliza’s social post and said, “But isn’t this the place where you guys are vacationing?”

ideon suddenly shouted, startling Calvin out of his daze.

le turned to look at him, his eyes cold and dark.

Hideon scrambled down off the rocks. “Calv, Calv, look at this!”

No interest.” Irritation had settled between Calvin’s brows.

No, no, no–you’ll definitely be interested!”

videon thrust his phone in front of him. “Look. Fliza just posted this. What a coincidence–she’s vacationing on an island nearby too!

This is fate!”

The unfocused look in Calvin’s eyes gradually sharpened on the phone screen in front of him.

le snatched the phone over and zoomed in on the image.

t really was a photo of Everkiss Grove Isle.

And once he enlarged it, he could vaguely make out calvin himself sitting on the reef.

Of course, just as a tiny figure in the distance.

Calvin shot to his feet, phone still in hand, and looked around to determine the direction.

It’s that island over there. There’s a resort on it.” Gideon pointed.

Calvin jumped down from the reef and ran forward several steps-

then suddenly stopped dead.

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Gideon had been following right behind him.

Calvin stopped so abruptly that Gideon nearly slammed into his back.

What is it?”

alvin’s spirits dropped again. “She told me not to disturb her life.”

ideon was practically frantic. “So what if she told you not to? If you care that much about saving face, how are you ever going to chase a girl?”

But she’s already engaged.” His voice was hollow again.

So what if she’s engaged? She’s not married yet! And even if she were married, people can still get divorced! Bitter fruit is still fruit! A cursed romance is still omance! Even ambiguity can count as love!”

Didn’t you say it yourself? The craziest thing you’ve ever done was become the other man for love. So what’s wrong with doing it one more time?”

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five minutes later, Calvin was already on a speedboat bound for Coconut Breeze Island.

The sun sank lower and lower, until the last strand of light disappeared beneath the horizon.

sun the sky did not fall into darkness right away. It held onto a final wash of afterglow instead-

he kind of beauty that could make your heart ache.

tterly breathtaking.

is Eliza’s yacht passed Everkiss Grove Isle, she happened to be standing on deck, so she casually snapped a photo and sent it to Belle.

elle replied. “It really does look like two kissing fish. But the owner must be American, right? That looks like English initials of Everkiss Grove Isle.”

liza took another look and found that it was true.

in the bridge connecting the two islands stood a sculpture shaped out of white sea sand.

verkiss Grove Isle

or some reason, Eliza’s heart gave a sudden jump.

G…

ould also stand for Eliza.

hen she shook her head and laughed at herself, amused by that absurd thought that had flashed through her mind.

elle asked her, “Are you going back to Washington, or straight to G City?”

traight to G City. At this hour Ophelia should already be there, so I’m heading over to meet up with her.”

Alright, be careful. Message me when you land.”

the same time, the speedboat carrying Calvin was also nearing Coconut Breeze Island, urgency written all over his face in a way Gideon had never seen

efore.

nly Gideon glanced back once at Everkiss Grove Isle, then finally voiced the question that had been bothering him for ages.

Salv, why did you name it Everkiss Grove Isle anyway?”

always felt a little strange

alvin still didn’t answer.

r maybe all his attention was on Eliza, and he hadn’t heard the question at all.

was only when Gideon saw the English sculpture that he suddenly realized

o Everkiss Grove Isle didn’t really mean kissing at all.

I meant Eliza.

Vhich also meant that whenever it came time to name something. Eliza was the only person in his head.

laving discovered the truth, Gideon suddenly had no idea what to say.

fow had he never realized before that Calv was this much of a lovestruck it?

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Calvin reached Coconut freeze Island as fast as possible.

After asking the resort staff which hotel Eliza was staying at, he went looking for her-

and ran straight into Belle.

Nicolas had gone to the airport to see Eliza off, so Belle was the only one left on the island.

At the moment, she was stretched out in the seaside garden of the hotel, drinking juice, letting the sea breeze wash over her, and enjoying herself immensely.

But that rare, beautiful moment was very quickly ruined by the arrival of an unwelcome guest.

The instant she saw Calvin, Belle almost thought she was hallucinating.

Where’s Fliza?” His tone and expression were both urgent.

Belle lifted a brow.

So he really had found out Eliza was here and rushed over after her.

Unfortunately for him, he was one step too late.

‘She left.” Belle said frankly.

Where did she go?” Calvin pressed at once.

In a casual tone, Beile said. “Back to Washington.”

Then, with a teasing smile, she added, “You came a little too late. She only just left.”

Calvin turned around immediately. “To the nearest airport.”

Gideon had only just come panting after him. He hadn’t even had time to catch his breath before Calvin grabbed him and dragged him along again.

In his next life, he swore he was never being friends with a lovesick fool again.

The second Calvin left, Belle messaged Eliza.

Babe, have you boarded yet?”

Half an hour to go,” Fliza replied.

“What’s wrong?”

Belle did the math.

Quantes were, Calvin wasn’t going to make it in time.

so she diverfully send back

Nothing Safe travels.

That dog of a man wanted to see Fliza?

Not a chance.

She’d slam every door in his face-

and every window too.

By the time Calvin arrived, he rushed straight to the boarding gate for flights to Washington

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