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

in desperation. I shouldn't drag him

reputation and harmed his love life in any way, I'd be the one

somewhat regretfully. Just as I felt puzzled, he got up. “Come to me if you ever need anything.

nodded and watched as

hadn't had much interaction with Eric in my past life. I

now, I realized he was

commotion that night, so I had a quick meal, took a shower,

the headlines. News reported me having an affair with Eric and called him Attached were blurry and suggestive photos of me

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

hadn't expected Eric to be dragged into the mess. Guilt

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

this is child's play

a situation like this, he was in the mood to

sighed softly and apologized, “I'm sorry again for the

treat me to a meal.