Chapter 13 Stop Flattering Yourself

After Eric dropped me off at home, I spent the evening in my study and dove into design materials to prepare for my upcoming work. I knew that talent wasn't enough given I had left the field for years. Skills and knowledge could fade over time. As the moon climbed higher, I stretched my stiff neck and noticed a new text from a mutual friend of mine and Jeremiah. They had sent me a video. The video was taken in a private room at a bar. Jeremiah and Elsa were sitting closely together, and both looked slightly drunk. Despite the noisy background, I could make out Jeremiah's voice. "What a joke. How could Jane ever divorce me? Just wait. She'll come crawling back to me in a few days, begging me to get back together." His overconfidence was laughable. It seemed my past devotion had boosted his courage and made him so certain that I would grovel. The friend sent a friendly reminder to me. "Jeremiah's been hanging around Elsa these days. Aren't you gonna do anything about it? You shoul