Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 273 Dinner Together

After leaving the Simpson residence, I didn't return to the office. Instead, I went straight home.

Even though everything had gone incredibly smoothly today, I was still mentally drained. I needed to recharge.

The moment I opened the door, the rich aroma of food filled the air.

Following the scent, I made my way to the dining area. I caught sight of Eric's silhouette in the kitchen through the gap in the door.

A mischievous idea popped into my head, and I stealthily tiptoed inside.

"You're back just in time. Dinner's ready." Eric's voice rang out before I could even make a move. That sure gave me a scare.

I waved my hand behind his head in disbelief.

He chuckled. "I don't have eyes at the back of my head, alright?"

"Liar." I pouted. "You didn't even turn around. How did you know I was here?"

"I could smell you," he answered matter-of-factly.

"Smell me?" I blinked in confusion and sniffed my own clothes. I never liked wearing perfume as I find the scent too overpowering.

and laundry detergent. Considering Eric and I used the same

scent that makes me feel at ease. Whenever

For a moment, I had the sneaking suspicion that he was

changed before

hurried out of the kitchen. By the time I

the table, I was visibly surprised and stared at Eric

all of

proudly.

to make

dishes. I'll

it

try the food and tell me

tes okay."

of braised pork and popped it into my

expectant gaze, I nodded enthusiastically. "It's

cutlery down, I looked at him in

looked a little puzzled. "It's just a meal. Why are

added teasingly, "If I deserve a 'thank you' every time I cook, then don't

ignorance, I shook my head. "That's not what I

then added, "I meant for everything today. If it weren't for you, things wouldn't

my clarification post to the top of the charts. And most of all, I knew he was the one who had a hand in