Chapter 274 No Isn't an Option

I looked up to meet Eric's gaze with a smug smile. "Of course, I know I can handle things on my own. But still, thanks for the help. Otherwise, I might've collapsed from exhaustion." Eric picked up a piece of food and placed it on my plate. In a slightly regretful tone, he said, "It's just a shame that we haven't caught the real mastermind yet." I knew exactly who he was referring to—Jeremiah. We both understood that only Jeremiah would go to such lengths. "It doesn't matter." I shrugged indifferently. "Nothing he does can actually hurt me anymore." At this point, I was no longer someone Jeremiah could easily manipulate. But… if he were to change his tactics… A sudden thought flashed in my mind. I looked at Eric cautiously. "What do you think about me learning some self-defense?" Eric looked slightly surprised, but he also seemed to be giving the idea genuine consideration. After a moment, he nodded. "That's not a bad idea. It could come in handy at the right moment. How do you