Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 44 Splash Him

Enough was enough. I couldn't take it anymore. I grabbed the wine glass and splashed the wine right on Jeremiah's face.

He froze on the spot as the red liquid dripped down his features, ruining his expensive suit in the process.

I stood up angrily. "What the hell is wrong with you? How many times do I have to say it? I want a divorce. I don't want you anymore! Jeremi

“Hurry up and sign the divorce papers! Stop wasting my time!"

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out of his stupor, he wiped the wine off his face with a darkened expression, "I'll say it one more time we're not getting a divorce!" "Fine! I've When I got home, my mood was still sour. Stepping out of the car with a cold expression, I spotted Eric casually watering the flowers in the as relaxed as ever.

He noticed me too. He set down the watering can and walked over. “What happened? Did something go wrong?"

Suppressing my anger, I tried to stay calm. “Nothing much, Jeremiah's just dragging his feet and refusing to agree to the divorce."

Hearing this, Eric was silent for a moment before asking, "What's your plan now?"

I looked him straight in the eye and said with determination, "I'm filing for a divorce."

At this point, the marriage was beyond repair. Filing a lawsuit was the only way to end it for good.

Hearing my decision, Eric's lips curled into a slight smile. “In that case, let me recommend a lawyer. Flint Group's legal team has never lost Given how much I already owed him, one more favor wouldn't make a difference. With that thought, the weight on my shoulders felt a little li Eric didn't waste any time. By the next day, he showed up at my house with a lawyer to discuss the details of the case. The lawyer went ove Their confidence was contagious, and I finally felt a sense of calm settling over me.

After seeing the lawyer off, Eric turned to me and asked, "What's your plan after the divorce?"

"I'll go back to work." I had given up my career for this marriage. It was about time I reclaimed what I had lost.

Eric's eyes darkened slightly before he said again, “Would you be interested in working for me? I happen to need an assistant. If there's any

I knew his offer was well-

intentioned, but considering the rumors we were already caught up in, working together would only fuel more gossip. "No, I already have oth Eric chuckled "What's the matter? Are you afraid I'll exploit you as your boss and suck you dry?”

Feiguing surprise, I exclaimed, “How did you guess? Eric, you really are sharp-eyed!”

"Cut the teasing"

After trading a few playful remarks, iny mood lifted a bit.

Eric was someone with a strong sense of boundaries. He didn't push the work issue further or pry into my plans. Instead, he simply said, "W you ever need help, just ask Don't hold back."

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't touched.

Looking at him, I said sincerely, "Thank you."

Eric's eyes flickered with something I couldn't quite place before he suddenly reached out and ruffled my hair. Then, standing up, he said ca