The Cheater's Club

I stared at my husband's open laptop screen, messages from a group chat named The Cheater's Club constantly popping up.

Someone in the group was egging on Eduardo, saying he'd kept his secret stash for ten years without his old lady finding out, and urging him to share his secrets.

Eduardo proudly replied that as long as he acted like he was selflessly dedicating himself to the family and perpetually exhausted, his wife would never suspect a thing.

Someone else chimed in, saying that besides Eduardo, the longest-running record in the group belonged to the "Minister."

A cold smile tugged at my lips as I read these conversations.

My husband's strategy was indeed brilliant, but what he didn't know was that he wasn't the only one in this house who was skilled at deception.

1.

"Honey, this month's salary, it's all here. Didn't you say last week you had your eye on a bag?"

"Our son is growing up fast; you should buy what you want."

My husband, Eduardo, tugged at the corner of his suit jacket, looking at me with an expression full of pure happiness.

"Aren't you keeping any for yourself?" I looked at his slightly faded suit, a complex feeling stirring within me.

"What do I need a salary for, a grown man like me? I work hard out there, but isn't it all for you and our son?"

Eduardo's face was etched with willing dedication to our family.

"I'm working overtime tonight. If only I could work harder, my wife wouldn't have to be so tired."

As Eduardo walked out the door with his briefcase, anyone who saw him would praise him as a man utterly devoted to his family.

But who could imagine that such an honest man would be so eloquently sharing his infidelity tips in a cheaters' group chat?

"Women, they're all family-oriented. Once they have a child, they have a weakness."

"As long as you win the child over, she wont have the energy to go after you."

"Just act completely devoted to the family, and shell never suspect a thing."

"Remember, you have to forge every single pay stub meticulously."

The men in the group were full of admiration. "No wonder its Eduardo! Cheating for years and never caught."

"I remember Eduardos been married for a decade, right? People in this group have come and gone, but only the Minister and Eduardo are still standing strong."

Messages kept flashing on the social media alternate account Id forgotten to log out of.

I was stunned

It felt like a sick joke.

My perfect husband, cheating behind my back

The chat window on the screen was quickly closed forcibly.

The sound of a key turning in the lock came from the door.

I walked out of the kitchen as if nothing was wrong, and Eduardo let out a sigh of relief as he saw the dim screen.

"What's wrong?" I smiled at Eduardo, a mix of emotions swirling inside me.

"Nothing, just left my phone and laptop at home."

"I was worried you wouldn't be able to reach me. Did you see anyone send me messages, honey?"

Eduardo looked at me tentatively, a hint of concern for his work in his eyes.

"This collaboration is very important. Didn't you always want a new bracelet? When I land this deal, your husband can buy it for you."

I knew what answer he wanted.

"Your laptop screen was off the whole time, and I didn't hear anything."

Eduardo instantly relaxed, placing a kiss on my forehead.

"For our anniversary in a few days, let's drop the kid off at Mom's place, and we can go out and have a proper celebration."

With that, he turned to leave.

"Darling, wait."

I called out to him, a sarcastic smile flashing in my eyes.

"I remember, you weren't wearing these clothes when you left this morning."

Eduardos steps faltered, a look of panic in his eyes.

Damn, in his rush to get back, he'd forgotten to change clothes.

"The client I'm seeing today is quite important. For the company, the boss lent me his suit."

I smiled and nodded, straightening his tie.

"You work too hard. Come home early."

Eduardo feigned calmness, nodding, but his departing figure, if scrutinized, held a hint of stiffness.

I sighed. The scent of perfume on his suit was all too familiar.

Only the sales associates at C-brand luxury boutiques wore that specific fragrance.

He hadn't even noticed the earring dangling from his tie.

Too much heartfelt acting, and he'd even convinced himself.

After a long moment, I opened Chat App and, from memory, added the account I hadn't logged into for years.

The message history from that group chat poured in like a torrent.

I scrolled through the messages one by one, then sent a casual greeting with a smile.

"Everyone, long time no see."

"Oh my god! It's the Minister! The Minister has appeared!"

A hint of cunning flickered in my eyes. Having been a housewife for so long, I almost forgot my true identity.

You see, I am a genuine succubus.

2.

The Cheater's Club was something I founded back when I was a succubus, playing games in the human world.

But then, I met Eduardo.

I was either attracted by his honesty, or tired of being a succubus and wanted to try being human.

Once a succubus falls in love and bears a child for a human, she is cursed, losing her succubus abilities.

A succubus who has given birth cannot use any of the power she once gained as a succubus.

Unless they are willing to go back to their old ways.

Successfully manipulating a man into willingly betraying his current lover is the only way to break the curse.

And now, older and past my prime, I had no way to use my looks to win Eduardo's heart back.

Moreover, I had chosen to bear his child.

"Mom, why are you still dawdling?" Leo looked at me, a hint of impatience and disdain in his eyes.

If Dad hadn't given him a task and promised him a toy train, he wouldn't want to be with Mom at all.

Mom never dressed up and had nothing in common with him.

"We're not going to kindergarten today." I looked at Leo, filled with deep disappointment.

Hearing he didnt have to go to kindergarten, a hint of cheer lit up Leos eyes.

But then, remembering the task Dad had given him, a flicker of disappointment crossed his face.

Dad was planning to go on a date with Aunt Sophie today.

Dad had also instructed him to keep Mom occupied after kindergarten.

I saw the conflict in Leos eyes.

After all, the messages I saw recorded showed Eduardo had shared in the group more than once how he used Leo to keep me busy.

"Mom has something to do with Aunt Sarah tonight. Do you want to go play at Grandma's house?"

Leo hesitated for a long moment, then nodded.

Mom had something to do anyway, so she wouldn't bother Dad.

Besides, he really didn't want to go to kindergarten, so it counted as completing Dad's task.

After dropping Leo off, I found the succubus clans human world administrator, my sister Sarah.

"You mean, you want to be a succubus again?"

"Take back everything you once had? Luna, are you crazy?!"

"You were the one who went mad wanting to be human. Now you want to be a succubus again? It's not that easy!"

I smiled bitterly, then handed her my phone with the messages.

"Humans are truly no good," Sarah said, a hint of anger in her eyes.

Compared to humans, succubi are far more open.

She couldn't understand how her sister had suddenly become so love-struck.

Marriage, for both humans and succubi, once a wrong step is taken, is a bottomless abyss.

"I can help you, but according to the succubus covenant, I can only change your appearance, and it definitely won't surpass your current beauty"

"Good." I nodded. I knew she was doing all she could for me.

"Are you sure? With that appearance, you're confident you can make him change his heart? Lure him away from other women?"

"I can only help you transform once"

After a moment of hesitation, Sarah looked at me with a complicated expression.

With this face, unless he was truly starved, a normal man would likely find it hard to stomach.

"I'm sure." A determined smile flickered in my eyes.

3.

I found the owner of the earring, Sophie Evans.

She was very beautiful, the top sales associate at C-brand.

In the Cheater's Club, she had become Eduardo's trophy.

The moment she saw me, she recognized me.

"Hello, I'm here to return something."

I smiled and nodded at her. However, the moment I opened the box, her professional smile froze on her face.

Inside the box was the earring I had taken from Eduardo's tie.

"You know already?" Sophie looked at me, a sharp glint in her eyes.

Soon, a smile touched her eyes again.

"If it weren't for me, you would never have known this in your life. You should thank me for letting you know your 'honest' husband is cheating."

"Women still need to love themselves."

"Survival of the fittest, you're out."

"Mrs. Miller, as a fellow woman, I'm giving you a chance to leave with dignity."

Sophie looked down on me, her eyes full of youthful brilliance.

"Do you really like other people's things that much?"

"Ms. White, I'm ten years younger than you, that's my capital."

"My value is much higher than yours. You know a woman's appearance depreciates with age."

"Did you know? Your husband isn't just an ordinary company employee; he's the general manager."

"You, you're not worth his investment. If you were smart, you'd step aside sooner."

"Is that so?" I looked at the young Sophie. Her appearance wouldn't even rank as low-grade among the succubus clan.

Using looks to gain human love is a low-level succubus tactic.

"Ms. Evans, what makes you so sure?"

"Mrs. Miller, I'm ten years younger than you. That's capital."

I looked at her, a hint of sarcasm flashing in my eyes.

According to the succubus covenant, to regain my identity, I had to win back my unfaithful husband.

That meant making him betray Sophie.

"No wonder you'd believe a man like that."

Through her, I also saw my ten-year-younger self.

"You're being too naive."

Ten years, so much had changed.

Not just me, but Eduardo too.

I smiled, looking at the figure behind her. "Husband, what a coincidence."

4.

"Luna, weren't you with Leo for the parent-child event? What are you doing here"

Eduardos eyes held a hint of awkwardness.

"Didn't I tell you last time that I wanted a new bag?"

"Today, I specifically came to have a look. This old bag has been with me for so many years; it's time for a change."

"Do you have any recommendations?" I looked at Sophie, a hint of a smile in my eyes.

"Madam, you've certainly come at the right time today."

"As it happens, we've just launched a new bag, designed by a renowned international designer. Both its interior and exterior are top-notch."

"Madam, that bag of yours must be a ten-year-old model, isn't it? So old and worn, the inside is probably already falling apart."

Sophie looked at me meaningfully.

A hint of sarcasm flickered in my eyes as I looked at Eduardo. Isn't that right?

As Sophie walked past Eduardo with the bag, she deliberately brushed against him.

Eduardo stiffened.

However, I acted as if I hadn't noticed.

"Oh?"

"But actually, I still prefer older styles."

I looked at the bag on the shelf, saying with a cheerful smile.

"After all, the newer these luxury items are, the more easily they become outdated and depreciate."

"Classic styles, though old, hold eternal value."

Sophie gritted her teeth. "Sir, what do you think?"

After looking at the price on the shelf, which was several times higher, Eduardo quickly made up his mind.

"Honey, I think this new one is better. The old style is completely outdated. You should try something new. Anyway, once I make more money, you can change bags whenever you want."

"Then, Ms. Evans, please wrap it up."

I brushed my hair back, smiling at Sophie.

Sophie's eyes held a hint of jealousy. This bag was not cheap.

This damn old woman. Once Eduardo divorced, wouldn't all this be hers anyway?

In the passenger seat, I frowned, noticing the adjusted mirror and a lipstick case lying on the floor.

Eduardo seemed to sense my unusual behavior, and a dark flicker crossed his eyes.

He was facing a promotion recently. If news of his affair and divorce got out now, his position as vice president, after being general manager, would be in jeopardy.

Sophie was too impatient!

"This bag isn't cheap. It costs several months of our household expenses. You just bought it, just like that?" I suddenly looked at him with a half-smile.

"Honey, it's all worth it. You've given so much to this family. It's just a bag. Even if it were stars in the sky, your husband would try his best to pluck them for you."

Eduardo said, a hint of financial pain in his eyes.

"In the future, there will be more and more. You deserve the best."

"I've been neglecting you these past few days."

Eduardo continued to whisper sweet nothings, and a hint of sarcasm flickered in my eyes.

Anyone would say that Eduardo, at this moment, was a perfect husband.

It turned out that the most captivating thing wasn't beautiful skin, but the deadly, gentle trap a man weaves for you.

The next day, I went to the bank.

Sure enough, after checking all the numbers, another sum of money was missing from my savings account.

It was exactly the price of yesterday's bag.

Using a woman's money to make her grateful was another one of his excellent strategies shared in the cheating group.

A cold glint flickered in my eyes. To avoid alerting him, I took the bag to a pawn shop.

"Madam, your bag is a fake. We can't pawn it."

The pawn shop manager said cautiously.

This marriage, already shattered beyond repair, now only consisted of mutual deception.

Meanwhile, on the other end, Sophie held her new bag, doting on it.

"Don't be angry, you know I'm in a career growth period right now."

"You're the only one in my heart. That old hag at home can't even compare to you. My love and money will all be yours in the end."

Young girls are harder to appease.

But as long as you make her believe you're spending all your money on her, she's easy to win over.

In the evening, I helped Eduardo in the Cheater's Club, sharing his insights and answering the group members' doubts on his behalf.

How could I not know what he was thinking?

"Still, the Minister hits the nail on the head."

"The Minister is the most amazing one, isn't she? I thought she had retired from the game!"

"I heard the Minister's admirers have all risen to prominence, haven't they?"

The group instantly boiled over again.

Eduardo, having been the "big brother" in the group for so many years, probably forgot

The original legend wasn't him at all.

I smiled, turning off my phone screen.

Looking at the private message friend request, I knew the fish had taken the bait.