Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 287 Tampered Water

Hearing my response, Eric raised an eyebrow, looking like he was about to press for details.

I smiled and quickly changed the subject. "I finished shopping. I think the clothes I picked will be perfect for the interview."

Then, I shook a slightly different-looking shopping bag in my left hand. "I also got you some ties. Yours are way too outdated for someone your age."

Eric's ties had been on my list of things to complain about for a while now. He was young and sharp, yet some of his ties looked like they belonged to a middle-aged

man.

A flicker of surprise and delight flashed across his face as he took the bag from me. Without hesitation, he also took the rest of my bags.

At home, while I sorted through my outfits, Eric was in front of the mirror, trying on the ties one by one. It was obvious he liked them.

...

Time passed quickly, and it was soon the day of the interview. It was scheduled for the evening, so after work, Dad had Jack drive me to the TV station. As soon as I got in the car, I saw Elsa sitting in the front passenger seat, looking as innocent as ever.

I immediately rolled my eyes.

I report you for abusing your authority, Jack?" I

back door, shoved me inside, and got behind the wheel-all in one

been to a TV station before. I figured I'd bring her along. It's not a big deal. Why are

turned to the window, ignoring them. They didn't even need to spell

identity vague, only revealing that a female executive would be interviewed. Besides me, the only

If something unexpected" happened

me, Elsa could

Once the show aired, she'd gain exposure, and the company-wanting to maintain a polished public image-would likely give her an

the moment I finished my makeup, Elsa appeared at my side, holding

you must be thirsty after sitting under the lights for so long. Here, have some water." Her expression was perfectly neutral as she passed me

from her, but instead of drinking it, I placed it on the table beside me. Then, I grabbed a sealed bottle of

"What's wrong with you? Why aren't you drinking the water Elsa went through such trouble to get for

"What trouble

looked up at them

she delivered to me across the room, I

The taste is different from

under his breath, "Water