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

drag him

I ruined his reputation and harmed his love life

puzzled, he

nodded and watched

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

but now, I realized he was genuinely

commotion that night, so I had a quick

him Attached were blurry and suggestive photos of me seeing Eric out

being insulted since many internet trolls were trying to shift the

the mess. Guilt gnawed at me,

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

is child's play for

situation like this, he was in the

apologized, “I'm sorry again

to a meal. How