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

in disbelief. "How did

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.

me off immediately,

cleared his throat awkwardly. "Levi's busy these days. Your schedules might not match up. If you want

paused, his eyes locking on mine with a

at him in surprise. Before I could even

and asked without thinking, "Can

wasn't meant as

He had clearly taken offense. "What

filled with indignation. "If I got into a fight with Levi, he might note even be my match. Besides,

had to admit that he made a good argument. And if there was one thing about me, it was that

exhausting today was, so I quickly added,

need a full night's

smiled indulgently and

the company and called for a board meeting- something I had never