Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 283 Are We Even Close

The moment Eric spoke, Elsa's eyes lit up, and she instinctively looked up at him.

As soon as Eric saw her, his brows furrowed, and he glanced at me as if asking why she was even in our house.

I shrugged innocently.

Elsa was the first to speak. "Eric, I came to apologize to you and Jane. What happened yesterday was my fault."

He remained indifferent. He stepped down the stairs and came to stand beside me without even sparing her a glance. He said coldly, "Since you're done with your apology, you should leave."

But Elsa didn't move. She just stood there, looking pitiful, her eyes glistening as if she were about to cry.

I've truly seen the error of my ways. I understand that what I did caused trouble for you both." As she

even a second to actually look at me instead of constantly batting her lashes at Eric, I

was all Jeremiah's idea! I had no choice..." Elsa sobbed dramatically,

would be in trouble. I've known him for so long. I just

eyebrow and chuckled. "So, you chose to screw us over instead? Did your brain undergo some custom modification to have that mindset?

innocent little angel. I bet he never imagined that his little angel would turn around

brief second, Elsa's expression wavered, but she quickly masked it. She continued her pity act. "I'm not lying, Jane! It really was Jeremiah! I know I've caused a lot

glances—and in each other's eyes,

with me. You just

didn't respond. Instead, she turned to

me explain to

she spoke, she reached out, trying to grab Eric's sleeve. But before she could touch him, Eric swiftly stepped back, making her grasp at thin air. Elsa froze, her eyes flashing with shock and