Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 274 No Isn't an Option

I looked up to meet Eric's gaze with a smug smile.

"Of course, I know I can handle things on my own. But still, thanks for the help. Otherwise, I might've collapsed from exhaustion."

Eric picked up a piece of food and placed it on my plate. In a slightly regretful tone, he said, "It's just a shame that we haven't caught the real mastermind yet."

I knew exactly who he was referring to Jeremiah. We both understood that only Jeremiah would go to such lengths.

"It doesn't matter." I shrugged indifferently. "Nothing he does can actually hurt me anymore."

At this point, I was no longer someone Jeremiah could easily manipulate. But..... if he were to change his tactics...

A sudden thought flashed in my mind. I looked at Eric cautiously. "What do you think about me learning some self-defense?"

Eric looked slightly surprised, but he also seemed to be giving the idea genuine consideration. After a moment, he nodded. "That's not a bad idea. It could come in handy at the right moment. How do you plan to learn? Do you have any trainers in mind?"

I shook my head, racking my brains for someone reliable who could teach me proper techniques. Then, an image of someone formed in my mind. I glanced at Eric, hesitating slightly before speaking.

his eyes. "Don't tell me... you're thinking of asking Levi to train

in disbelief. "How did you

him, I quickly clarified. "It's just that he's trained in professional combat. If I ask him, at least the lessons will be more structured. And since I already know him, he'd put in

Eric cut me off immediately, his tone firm

his throat awkwardly. "Levi's busy these days. Your schedules might not

eyes locking on mine with

at him in surprise. Before I

asked without thinking, "Can you even

swear that it wasn't meant as an insult. I

left my lips, Eric's eyes widened. He had clearly taken offense. "What do you mean by that?

fight with Levi, he might note even be my match. Besides, if I train you, l'be way more dedicated than he would be. Plus, we

it was that I listen to reason. After considering

then I remembered how exhausting today was, so

I need a

and

and called for a board meeting- something I had never personally