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

and in desperation. I shouldn't drag him into

his reputation and harmed his

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

nodded and watched as

Eric in my past life. I had thought

now, I realized he

all the commotion that night, so I had a quick meal, took a

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

behind this. I could handle being insulted since many internet trolls were trying to shift

dragged into the

phone. “I’ll take care of

is child's

like this, he was in the

softly and apologized, “I'm

chuckled. "Just treat me to a meal.