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

wasn't married. If I ruined his reputation and harmed his love life in

Just as I felt puzzled, he got up.

and watched as he

hadn't had much interaction with Eric in my past life. I had thought he was sharp-tongued

realized

night, so I had

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

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

into the mess. Guilt

voice came through the phone. “I’ll take care of it, so you don't have to

something like this is child's play

situation like this, he was in

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

"Just treat me to