After She Cheated, I Took Her from Lab to Cell

My wife and I were escorting top-secret research data back to the States.
But as we were about to board the plane, she told me shed left an important file back at the hotel and that I should go on ahead.
I smiled and watched her get into a cab, then turned and opened the location sharing app on my phone.
She wasnt going back to the hotel. She had changed her route and was heading to a villa in the suburbs.
I hailed a cab and followed her. Standing at the gate of the villa was a man, holding a child.
Honey, youre finally back, he said. Your daughter and I missed you so much.
Sarah took the child from him, then stood on her toes and pressed a long, deep kiss to his lips.
I missed you guys like crazy, she said. Home is wherever you two are.
Just then, I got a call from Homeland Security, asking why I hadn't boarded the plane on time.
I looked at the couple embracing not far from me, and my voice was cold as ice.
Because Dr. Sarah Chen, Deputy Director of the Advanced Satellite Research Institute, is colluding with foreign agents and selling state secrets.
Im requesting immediate military assistance to apprehend her.
1.
Not long after I hung up, Sarahs phone rang.
I dont know what was said, but the smile vanished from her face, replaced by a flicker of panic. She quickly handed the child back to the man, whose name was Evan, and rushed to leave.
Evan, confused, grabbed her hand. Honey, where are you going? I thought you were spending the night with me and our daughter.
But Sarah was in no mood to explain. She shook him off and got in her car, speeding back to the airport. When she found out that I hadnt boarded the plane either, she started calling me frantically.
I ignored her calls. Instead, I sat ramrod straight, facing two agents from Homeland Security.
The lead agent, a man named Miller, looked at me sternly. Mr. Zhang, the allegations youre making are extremely serious. If theyre found to be false, you will face legal consequences.
I nodded, my expression grim. Agent Miller, I said, my voice steady, I stand by every word. My wife, Sarah, and I were tasked with one mission: to bring this core technology back to the U.S. One night, I forgot to shut down my laptop. The webcam happened to record her putting a sleeping pill in my milk. After I was asleep, she snuck out of the hotel.
Thats how I found out shed been leaving every night, going to the suburbs, and not coming back until dawn.
I placed a flash drive on the table. This contains the video from my laptop and a record of Sarahs movements every night after she left the hotel.
Miller exchanged a look with the other agent. So, is the core technology in her possession right now?
I nodded, then shook my head. To prevent a security breach, we each took half of the data. I can guarantee that no one but me has seen my half. But I cant say the same for Sarah.
Millers breath hitched. He grabbed the flash drive and stood up. Mr. Zhang, we need to verify the information and evidence youve provided. In the meantime, you cannot leave this room. I hope you understand.
I nodded calmly.
Back at the airport, Sarah was in a full-blown panic. She couldn't reach me. She decided to go back to the hotel to find me. But as she stepped out of the terminal, she was surrounded by a dozen heavily armed tactical officers.
The black muzzles of their rifles were all aimed at her head.
The color drained from her face, and she nearly collapsed.
Dr. Sarah Chen? You need to come with us.
Before she could speak, two officers had her arms pinned behind her back, and she was being bundled into an armored vehicle. She was taken back to the embassy.
I turned my head just in time to lock eyes with her.
Her pupils contracted. Then she let out a furious roar.
Alex! What the hell is wrong with you?
Im your wife! How could you do this to me?
I said nothing, just stared at her with cold indifference.
My wife?
Half an hour ago, she was kissing another man, calling him her husband. If she truly considered me her husband, she wouldn't have gone abroad while I was on a classified research assignment and given birth to her lovers child.
Whether she was actually selling state secrets didnt matter to me. All I knew was that I wanted revenge for the humiliation she had put me through.
The game was on.
2.
It took less than thirty minutes for Miller to find Evan, and to discover that Sarah had borne him an illegitimate daughter.
Miller returned with a file and sat down across from me again. Mr. Zhang, how much do you know about your wifes affair? Are you reporting her as an act of revenge?
His eyes were sharp, probing. I tightened my grip on my teacup, but my expression remained calm, my voice even. I did know about the affair. But I would never jeopardize my career for revenge.
I discovered something was wrong while I was gathering evidence of her infidelity.
What was wrong?
Her lover is a foreign national, with deep overseas connections.
Of course, I hadnt discovered this myself. Evan, in a fit of arrogant provocation, had told me himself. His sudden appearance in my life had shattered all my illusions about love and family.
Millers brow furrowed. And based on that alone, you concluded she was colluding with foreign agents and selling state secrets?
My eyes reddened, and a tremor entered my voice, a carefully crafted mix of grief and pain. Agent Miller, I didnt want to air my dirty laundry, but with national security at stake, I couldnt keep silent.
Everyone thinks Sarah had a miscarriage. But the truth is, I saw their chat logs. She intentionally aborted my child for her lover. Then, while I was away on assignment, she went abroad to be with him and gave birth to their daughter.
My story was a mix of truth and lies. I had seen their chat logs, but by then, she had already miscarried. I said what I said to focus their attention on those messages.
As I expected, Miller immediately asked, What was in the chat logs?
Besides the usual lovers talk, he was constantly asking her about her work. I paused for effect. My maternal grandfather was the first director of the NSA, and my paternal grandfather also worked for the agency. Growing up around them, Ive become sensitive to certain things.
Miller looked at me with surprise. This was my trump card. With my familys legacy backing me up, who would dare question my motives?
When Miller spoke again, his tone was much more respectful. Mr. Zhang, rest assured, we will investigate this thoroughly. We will not wrongly accuse an innocent person, but we will not let a guilty one go free, especially not one who threatens the security of our nation.
I nodded and added a subtle hint. Sarah has probably deleted the chat logs, but she has an encrypted folder that even I cant access. You might find what youre looking for in there.
Not long after Miller left, there was another commotion outside the conference room. Evan had been invited to the embassy for a little chat.
His eyes were wide with terror. When he saw me, he lunged, a wild look on his face. The tactical officers restrained him, but he kept screaming at me.
Alex, you bastard! What have you done to us?
A smirk played on my lips. Nothing. Im just returning the favor. For what you and Sarah did to me. And to my child.
Oh, and by the way, didnt she say that home is wherever you are? Im just helping to make that a reality for you.
The color drained from Evans face. It took him a moment to find his voice, and when he did, it was a shriek. You monster!
No wonder no one loves you!
No wonder Sarah couldnt even stand to have you touch her!
A month ago, his words would have cut me to the quick. But now, the more they raged, the more pleased I was.
It meant they were scared.

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