Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 16 Chapter 16 Repaying a Favor with Minimal Effort

Eric raised an eyebrow and teased, "This is the first time I've seen someone apologize and thank me at the same time. You're quite contrad

He studied me for a moment, and the playful smile on his lips faded. He put on a more serious expression and continued, "Jeremiah isn't the nothing but suffering. Haven't you thought about leaving him?”

I smiled faintly and replied, "I'm going to get a divorce."

Eric seemed surprised. His eyes flickered with an emotion I couldn't quite decipher. Then, as if he was relieved, he said, "I can always play along if you need help. If they think we're together, it'll

make it easier for you to get rid of him."

I shook my head and declined the offer, saying, “There's no need. I'll handle it myself.”

Eric had helped me multiple times. The request just a while ago was made on the spur of the

desperation. I shouldn't drag him

his reputation and harmed his love life in

sighed somewhat regretfully. Just as I felt puzzled, he got up. “Come to

and watched as he

much interaction with Eric in my

realized he was

I had

up the next morning, only to find me and Eric making it to the headlines. News reported me having an affair with Eric and called him Attached were blurry and suggestive photos of me seeing Eric out the door last night. The photos could send anyone's imagination running Within just a few

being insulted since

to be dragged into the mess. Guilt

“I’ll take

is child's

situation like this, he was

softly and apologized, “I'm sorry

treat me to a meal.