Revenge is best served cold novel Chapter 253

This was the carrot-and-stick approach. Dad always fell for this tactic.

Sure enough, he took my words to heart.

He looked at Elsa and handed her a black card. "Your sister is right. You're still young, and you can afford to enjoy yourself a little longer. Use this card to buy whatever you like. There's no limit. I've got you covered."

Elsa nodded, casting a resentful glance my way before turning to Dad with a look of gratitude.

"I'll listen to you, Dad," she said obediently, accepting the card without the slightest protest. She even stopped Jack, who had been about to speak up on her behalf.

Watching her sit there so demurely, I became even more wary. She was definitely planning something.

Sure enough, right after dinner, she came looking for me while I was strolling in the garden.

She glanced around before flashing me a bright smile. "Where's Eric? You're out here all alone?"

I scoffed. "Don't you already know where he is?"

During dinner, she had spent the whole time gushing about how Eric and Dad shared the same interests. Dad, pleased by the praise, immediately dragged Eric into his study after the meal.

I would've left already if I weren't waiting for him. I wouldn't be standing here, watching Elsa put on a show.

She sat down on the swing beside me, still wearing that innocent smile. But that smile looked almost eerie under the dim glow of the garden lights.

I didn't say a word and just met her gaze in silence.

After a long pause, she finally asked, "Jane, why are you targeting me?"

I blinked, feigning innocence. "Targeting you? What did I say that isn't the truth? Do you really think you're qualified to join the company? What else can you do besides act coy and sow discord?"

Elsa looked utterly wounded as if I had just slandered her with some outrageous accusation. "Jane, how could you say that about me? The interior design competition was incredibly difficult, and I still placed second. Doesn't that prove my ability?"

I let out a short laugh.