Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 10 In the past few years as a stay-at-home wife, I continued studying and designing jewelry in private. It hadn't been to pass the time as I genuinely loved it.

In my past life, I gave up my career because Jeremiah preferred a family-oriented wife. Now that I thought about it, it was laughable and pathetic.

Thankfully, I'd been given a chance to start over in life. It wasn't too late.

While I was lost in thought, I started drifting off to sleep.

The sky was bright when I woke up. I checked my phone and noticed I had slept all day till noon. As if right on cue, my stomach growled and reminded me it was time for lunch. I got up for a quick wash and headed out to a restaurant. Cooking at home felt like too much of a hassle.

Just as I stepped out the door, I bumped into Eric, who was casually dressed in a black hoodie. He raised a hand to greet me and asked, "Heading out?"

grabbing some food. Don't you

weekend. Even the CEO needs a

raised an eyebrow and added, "Actually, perfect timing. I'm heading out for lunch, and since you mentioned treating me to

agreed without hesitation, "Sure. Let's do it today." I was planning to treat him to a meal

Eric to a meal, it couldn't be just a random restaurant.

my favorites. I was briefly stunned, but I dismissed it as a coincidence and

of a crab and picked out the meat before placing it on

him, a shrill voice interrupted, "What are you doing here, Jane?

looking up. I

was dark and gloomy, and his hands were clenched at his sides as his

been demanding a divorce these past few days. Turns out you've found my replacement. You know that Eric and I don't get along, so you must be hooking up with him on purpose. Are you trying to disgust me