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 into my mess

wasn't married. If I ruined his reputation and harmed his love life in any way, I'd be the one

felt puzzled, he got up. “Come to me if you ever need anything. We're

nodded and watched as

much interaction with Eric in my

realized he

the commotion that night, so I

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 hours, the internet was in an

out who was behind this. I could handle being insulted since many internet

dragged into the mess. Guilt gnawed at me, and I

the phone. “I’ll take

is child's play

like this, he was in the

apologized, “I'm sorry again for

me to a meal.