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.

immediately caught my hesitation and narrowed his eyes. "Don't tell me... you're thinking of

him in disbelief. "How

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 throat awkwardly. "Levi's busy these days. Your schedules might not match up. If you want someone professional, someone who'll

mine with

at him in surprise. Before I could even process

thinking, "Can

wasn't meant as an insult. I

words left my lips, Eric's eyes widened. He had clearly taken offense. "What do

his tone filled with indignation. "If I got into a 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 live together-it'd be much

was that I listen to

exhausting today was,

a full

smiled indulgently and nodded.

for a board meeting- something I