Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 199 Too Intimate

Upon hearing that, I immediately headed downstairs. I had just exited the building when Natasha rushed over and linked her arm with mine.

"What took you so long?" Natasha asked, her lips forming into a pout.

I smiled and said apologetically, "I was caught up with something. I was just about to head down when you called me, though."

Natasha, with a flourish of self-entitlement, proclaimed, "I don't care! You'll have to prepare an elaborate dinner tonight to make up for this!"

I nodded helplessly and said, "You can rest assured that I'll make all your favorites."

I had been caught up with work recently, which resulted in me postponing Natasha's invitations several times.

I had promised to take Natasha out for dinner a couple of days ago, but it was put

on hold because Eric got injured. I felt bad about it, so after consulting with Eric, I extended an invitation to Natasha for a meal at our place, where I would personally cook for her to make amends.

I came home to find Eric seated comfortably on the couch, reading a book.

after

me, or does Eric look even more dashing

witnessed Eric in suits at formal gatherings, it

look at Eric, who was seated on the couch and

like Eric had sensed my gaze as he suddenly looked up

guess

widened in disbelief as she exclaimed, "Oh my goodness! You're totally blowing it! He's leagues beyond Jeremiah! I always questioned your judgment after you got together with Jeremiah back then. Now that you've found someone as good-looking as Eric, I can't believe this

nudged my arm with a mischievous grin and whispered, "Come on, be honest with me. Have you caught

for a moment as

mean, ever since you got back, he has already stolen a few glances at

suggested, "Why don't you go out for a stroll? I need to focus on cooking

since we last saw each other, so I just want

end, Natasha

in the kitchen. I thought

on

she began talking

glanced in our direction, which