Chapter 49 A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Jeremiah’s face turned ashen with fury at my words. He opened his mouth to speak, but Eric stepped in front of me.

“As far as I know, Ms. Elsa studied interior design, right? I have a friend in the same field who mentioned she achieved her current position by plagiarizing others’ work. The Cornell Group values her because of those stolen designs.

“Jeremiah, if you had any common sense, you’d look into this more carefully. Otherwise, you’ll be conned by the very person you cherish.”

The entire room froze. Not just Jeremiah and Elsa, but even I was stunned. In my past life, I thought Jeremiah valued Elsa’s talent. I never realized her so-called “talent” was stolen.

Eric was impressive. He went straight to the point.

“No! Jeremiah, he’s lying!” Elsa’s face turned deathly pale. “Y-you know my abilities better than anyone! How could I plagiarize someone else’s work?”

But Jeremiah’s gaze flickered with doubt. “Elsa, wasn’t there someone who caused a scene at the company, claiming you stole his designs? Could it… could it be true?”

Panic flashed across Elsa’s face. She shook her head frantically, tears welling up, making her look pitifully fragile.

“It’s not true! If you don’t believe me, I can prove my ability! You’ve known me for so long. How could you doubt me over an outsider’s words?”

Jeremiah frowned, hesitating before disdain filled his eyes as they returned to me.

“I almost fell for your boyfriend’s lies,” he sneered. “You two can’t stand seeing Elsa and me happy, so you’re trying to drive a wedge between us. Too bad for you. Elsa is kind and pure—she’d never do such a thing. Your pathetic plan didn’t work!”

He turned to Eric, his gaze dripping with contempt. “And you—what right do you have to interfere? It’s bad enough you’re sneaking around with Jane, but now you’re trying to smear Elsa’s name? I’m warning you, if you keep spouting nonsense, expect a cease-and-desist letter from my lawyer!”

Watching Jeremiah leap to Elsa’s defense was laughable. He thought he’d found an innocent woman who loved him unconditionally. But Elsa was a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

My patience had worn thin. I looked at them coldly. “If that’s how you feel, then leave. You’re not welcome here. And if you return uninvited, I’ll have someone throw you out.”

After today, any lingering feelings Jeremiah had for me were gone, replaced by disdain and loathing.

“Trust me, I have no intention of ever coming back,” he shot back. “Jane, you betrayed me. Don’t come crawling back begging for forgiveness when you regret your decisions!”

Me? Beg him? What a joke. He was delusional if he thought I’d ever lower myself. My future was destined to be far better than his.

After all, in my past life, Elsa married him only to cheat on him countless times.

He grabbed Elsa’s arm to leave, but she remained rooted in place. “Jane, why don’t you move back home? Mom and Dad are worried about you. Plus, you’re in the midst of your divorce. Living with another man could ruin your reputation.”