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.

narrowed his eyes. "Don't tell

stared at him in disbelief. "How did

trained in professional combat. If I ask him, at least the lessons will be more structured. And since I

off immediately,

days. Your schedules might not match up. If you want someone professional,

locking on mine with a serious expression. "I can do

surprise. Before I could even process his words, I

asked without thinking, "Can

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

had clearly

indignation. "If I got into a fight with Levi, he might note even be my match. Besides, if I train you, l'be

was one thing about me, it was that I listen to reason. After considering it for a few seconds, I nodded in agreement.

today was, so I quickly added, "We'll

a

indulgently and nodded.

and called for a board meeting- something