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

shouldn't drag him into my mess with

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

sighed somewhat regretfully. Just as I felt puzzled, he got up.

and watched as he

Eric in my past life. I had thought he was sharp-tongued

but now, I realized he was

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

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

didn't take much guessing to figure out who was behind this. I could handle being insulted since many internet trolls were trying to shift

be dragged into the mess. Guilt gnawed at

phone. “I’ll take care of

like this is child's

in a situation like this, he was in

and apologized, “I'm sorry again

chuckled. "Just treat me to a meal. How about