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

I shouldn't drag him into my mess

reputation and harmed his love life

felt puzzled, he got up. “Come to me

nodded and watched

interaction with Eric in my

now, I realized he was

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

photos of me seeing Eric out the door last night.

figure out who was behind this. I could handle being insulted since many internet trolls were trying to shift the Chapter To Repaying a

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

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

something like this is child's play for

this, he was in the mood to

apologized, “I'm sorry again

to a meal. How about