Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 248

Chapter 248 Withdrawing from the Competition

On the way home, I remained silent and gazed quietly out the window. I could feel Eric's eyes on me. But for some reason, I wasn't in the mood to respond. I didn't want to admit it, but seeing Elsa blocking Eric in the hallway earlier had irritated

me.

Sensing my shift in mood, Eric asked softly, "What's wrong?"

I shook my head. "Nothing."

But he wasn't letting it slide. He turned me to face him, his expression serious. "You've been acting off ever since we left. You were fine during dinner."

He paused for a second as if piecing things together. "Wait. This started right after

I ran into Elsa in the hallway and you came looking for me."

Then, as if hit by a sudden realization, his eyes widened in surprise. "Are you jealous?"

I immediately denied it, saying, "Of course not! No way! Don't overthink it!"

His gaze remained skeptical.

"I just don't understand

brief moment, I thought I saw a flicker of disappointment in

seeing the world. The only thing you can do is not let her

turned to face him fully, locking eyes with

"And you?" I asked.

you ever let her affect

already knew the answer, I couldn't help

seriously, his dark eyes

else after that, his voice low and soft. But just then, a truck roared past, drowning

slightly as he turned away. He

him to repeat it, but

caught a clear glimpse of his ears in the dimly lit car. They were as red as a

...

seeing Levi's name flash on the screen, Eric instantly grew alert. He had been about to head upstairs but stopped

the couch and answered the call

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