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

harmed his love life in any

he got up.

watched as

had much interaction with Eric in my past life. I had

but now, I realized he

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

woke 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 hours, the internet was in an uproar. Even the share price of Flint Group took a

handle being insulted since many internet trolls were

Eric to be dragged into the mess.

came through the phone. “I’ll take care of it, so

like this is child's play for

a situation like this, he was in the

sighed softly and apologized, “I'm sorry again

"Just treat me to a meal. How about