Chapter 129: Whose Jacket Is This?

El collapsed, wailing against Jeremiah, unable to control her sobs. My cold, composed expression almost made it seem like I was bullying her.

“It’s not Jane’s fault,” I said. “I’m the one who wanted to kneel. I just really want to make her feel better.”

Jeremiah snorted. “Why bother explaining? If she doesn’t believe you, then forget it.”

“Let’s go!” Jeremiah wrapped his arm around Elsa’s shoulders and coldly uttered these words before turning to leave.

Hearing my voice, both Jeremiah and Elsa turned. Jeremiah raised an eyebrow, sporting a proud look; he seemed to have been waiting for me to back down. But Elsa, standing beside him, looked nervous, as if she feared I might do something to steal Jeremiah away.

“Take Elsa with you today, and don’t ever come looking for me again,” I said. “Even if the Cornells force you, I won’t ever look at you again.”

Jeremiah’s gaze flickered. I stepped forward, moving close to Elsa. In a voice only she could hear, I said slowly, “I don’t settle for anything second-rate. If you like him so much, then he’s all yours. Make sure to appreciate him.”

After leaving the restaurant, I called my private investigator to confirm he had captured the necessary photos. Once assured everything was in order, I finally relaxed, enjoying the calm as I strolled along the path outside.

“What are you doing out here alone?” A familiar voice came from behind me.

I turned to see Eric, his eyes filled with amusement. “What are you doing here? Did you install a tracker on me?”

Eric smiled and nodded, stepping closer. He draped his jacket over my shoulders. “It’s cold. You should have worn more clothes. I was just here on business and happened to run into you.”

Eric’s gaze flickered before he continued, “I saw you walking into the restaurant with Jeremiah earlier. You two—”

I quickly interjected, “There’s nothing going on between us. Elsa showed up later. I was just gathering material for the upcoming court case. The more intimate Jeremiah and Elsa are seen together, the higher the chances of my divorce case succeeding.”

After explaining so rapidly, my face flushed with embarrassment. I looked up and met Eric’s amused gaze.

“I haven’t even asked yet, and you’re already explaining so much,” he said.

I gave an awkward laugh to ease the tension. “I just wanted to save you the trouble of asking.”

Eric chuckled before becoming serious again. “Still, for your own safety, you shouldn’t go out alone with Jeremiah anymore.”

I nodded, touched by his concern.

“Jane!” Levi’s voice broke the strange atmosphere between Eric and me.

As soon as Eric saw him approaching, his expression darkened. “Why is he—”

Levi smiled brightly as he approached, but Eric subtly moved closer to me, keeping a suspicious eye on Levi.

I said, “He said he was nearby and could give me a ride, so I let him come over.”

I felt helpless in this tense situation; I was the only one suffering.

Levi’s cheerful steps faltered as soon as he saw Eric standing next to me, and he quickly walked over with a resigned expression. “Jane, why is this guy here?”

I mumbled awkwardly, “It’s just a coincidence. Really, just a coincidence.”

Levi scoffed, then noticed the jacket draped over my shoulders. He reached for it and added, “Whose jacket is this? It’s so tacky.”