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 Yours are way too outdated for someone your age."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.

abusing your

the back door, shoved me inside, and got

as he replied nonchalantly, "Elsa's never been to a TV station before. I figured I'd bring her along. It's not a big deal.

need to

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

If something unexpected" happened

could easily

my place. Once the show aired, she'd gain exposure, and the company-wanting to maintain a polished public image-would likely

finished my makeup, Elsa appeared

under the lights for so long. Here, have some water." Her

on the table beside me. Then, I grabbed a sealed bottle of

Why aren't you drinking the water

"What trouble

looked up at them

delivered to me across the room, I suppose

The taste is different from what I

his breath, "Water