The Night I Learned She Cheated

That day, I decided to sleep apart from my wife after confirming her betrayal.

For three months, I quietly gathered evidence.

When I entered her room again, she hid her phone and pretended to sleep, her voice nervous: I'm tired, I want to sleep.

I sat calmly on the bed. We need to talk.

She replied impatiently: "Whats there to talk about? Go find someone else if you want. Im just not in the mood."

I stayed calm: "If I did, what would you be here for?

Have you ever shared the household expenses?

Have you ever given me emotional support?

I handle everything here. What do I need you for if I found someone else?"

Victoria turned sharply: "What do you want?"

"A divorce," I answered directly.

She sat up, stunned. "Daniel Huie, youd divorce me just because I wont let you touch me?"

She grew louder: "You say I dont contribute financially or emotionallybut whose child is this? Did he just appear out of thin air?"

I looked straight at her and said clearly: "Save that 'child' excuse for the real father.

"Do you think I am?"

"Daniel Huie, you bastard!" Victoria threw a pillow at me. "You're insulting my character."

"Victoria, we're both adults. We have to take responsibility for our actions."

"Do you think I'd spread rumors and shame myself without any proof?"

"Fine, then show me the proof. If you can, I'll agree to a divorce."

I slapped the paternity test report onto her face, "Open your damn eyes and see for yourself."

Victoria turned on the light, looking at the paternity test report.

"Daniel, you actually did a paternity test on the child behind my back. You don't trust me that much?"

I glanced at her, "Go wash your face, calm down and rephrase your words. I don't think what you're saying right now makes any sense."

"You have absolutely no trust in me, so there's really no point in continuing this marriage."

Victoria angrily began packing her things.

About fifteen minutes later, she slammed the door shut and left.

This wasn't uncommon; in the past, no matter what the argument was about, she would leave home.

She might be gone for a day, or two or three days.

Blocking all contact, her emotional outbursts were maddening.

To maintain this family, I was always careful, afraid of doing anything that might displease her.

Even intimate matters between us, I endured again and again.

But today, the moment she walked out, I immediately blocked and deleted all her contact information.

Go look for her?

No way.

We'll see if she comes back first to agree to a divorce, or if my court summons for divorce reaches her first.

Not long after she left, I woke the child.

I knew the child was innocent, but the moment I learned the truth, I couldn't help but see him differently.

There was no way I could continue pretending nothing happened and raise someone else's child.

I tried my best to control my emotions, made up an excuse for the child, and sent him to his grandma's house that very night.

My mother-in-law asked, "Daniel, the child has school tomorrow, why are you sending him over in the middle of the night?"

I said nothing, merely dropping a paternity test report.

Tonight, Victoria's family home would likely not be peaceful.

2.

The next morning, as soon as I got up, Victoria was already busy in the kitchen.

Seven years of marriage, and it was the first time I'd seen her cook.

When she brought breakfast to the table, it was clear this was far from her first time cooking.

It looked and smelled delicious, I just wondered for whom she'd displayed her culinary skills before.

She wore a chef's apron and sat by the table, waiting, but I didn't take my seat.

After washing up, I placed the divorce agreement on the dining table.

She grabbed my hand, "Honey, aren't you going to ask me where I was last night?"

"I only care about the whereabouts of the person I love. You're not that person."

She started to cry, silently weeping, looking genuinely pitiful.

I used to fall for this, but now my heart was completely unmoved.

"Must it be a divorce?"

"Yes."

"Honey, yesterday I went to my mom's. When I got back in the middle of the night, my dad almost had an attack just suspecting we had an argument."

"If he knew I was divorcing, his health couldn't take it."

"What does that have to do with me?"

"How can you be so heartless?"

Seeing Victoria still putting on an act in front of me, I directly exposed her lie.

"Haven't you noticed the child isn't home? Yesterday I sent him to your mom's, didn't you see him?"

Victoria's expression froze, "I didn't know how to tell my family, but my dad's health is a fact, he can't handle stress, that's why I didn't dare go home in the middle of the night."

She complained a bit, "You know he's not well, how could you send the child over in the middle of the night?"

I looked at her, "Think before you speak. You're the one who cheated. Your cheating led to me sending the child over. You're the real culprit causing your dad's distress."

"What? Did you think your dad would be okay with it when you were cheating?"

"I didn't cheat." Victoria cried even harder, "You can't accuse me falsely."

"You know whether you're falsely accused or not. I'll give you three days to think. If you don't agree to a consensual divorce, I'll file a lawsuit."

"Also, pack your things and move out today. I find you disgusting."

Ignoring Victoria's weeping, I got up and left. I had more important things to do today.

Christopher Vance, an overseas master's graduate, Director of Planning at Starstream Media Group.

The man who put horns on my head. Today, I was going to confront him.

Neither the adulterous dog nor the unfaithful bitch should be spared in this battle.

To see this busy man required an appointment. I had the front desk contact Christopher, only mentioning my name, and he agreed to meet.

In Christopher's office, I looked at him, "Do I need to introduce myself?"

"Anyone who doesn't know Daniel Huie, the legendary Operations Director of Lux Media Group, doesn't belong in this industry."

Christopher extended his hand, "Mr. Huie, I hope you're here to discuss a partnership this time."

I didn't shake his hand, "Have you sensed my intention?"

Christopher gave an awkward laugh, "With your status, Mr. Huie, you certainly aren't short of women. Is this really necessary?"

"Then let me have some fun with your wife."

Christopher's face darkened. He leaned back in his chair, "I admit it's immoral to mess with a married woman."

He narrowed his eyes at me, "But is it against the law?"

"Mr. Huie, your business acumen in the industry is well-known. You're this good?" He gave me a thumbs up.

"However, when it comes to marriage, you're this."

He pointed his pinky finger downwards, "Victoria learned a lot of tricks from me. Has she tried any on you?"

3.

"Do you really want to hit me?"

"Too bad for you, being with your wife isn't against the law, but hitting someone is."

Christopher smirked, but didn't actually laugh.

Yet this silent provocation and mockery was clearly more infuriating.

Unfortunately, he didn't detect any anger on my face.

I calmly took out a USB drive and pushed it towards him, "Take a look first. I believe you'll change your tone when you talk to me."

I don't fight battles I'm not sure of. I came here not to humiliate myself.

I first saw Christopher three months ago at a business summit. At the time, I felt he looked very much like my son, more and more so the longer I looked.

Afterward, I did a paternity test, confirming the child wasn't mine. I used these three months to conduct extensive investigations.

I had thoroughly gathered Christopher's information.

He and Victoria were high school classmates; he later studied overseas.

After returning to the country, he married into the Hayes family, becoming a live-in son-in-law to a wealthy family.

Ava Hayes, the heiress of Starstream Media Group, was Christopher's wife.

And he wasn't just having an inappropriate relationship with Victoria; the USB drive held the evidence.

Some of the videos were perfectly filmed, clearly documenting Christopher's entire affair.

Christopher's face grew paler and paler.

"If Ms. Hayes sees these videos, what do you think her reaction will be?"

Christopher wiped the sweat from his forehead, "Daniel, it takes two to tango. I admit I'm a scumbag, but Victoria is no angel either."

"She was the one who contacted me first."

"We're both men, you should understand it's hard to refuse a woman throwing herself at you."

I asked, "Since we're both men, don't you understand what it feels like to be cheated on?"

Christopher's face grew even darker; he understood.

Because he was a live-in son-in-law, he couldn't control Ava Hayes.

Ava had many lovers, but reality was cruel, their status and position were unequal.

Ava could play around outside, but he couldn't.

Perhaps they had an agreement to live separate lives, but with the videos in my hands, things were different.

If I exposed these videos, it would be a slap in Ava's face, and she would have to react.

Christopher clearly understood this.

"Daniel, name your price, anything within my capabilities, I'll definitely compensate."

I glanced at the teacup; he hastily poured water.

"I've been reading a lot of CEO romance novels lately, and though I'm not a CEO, I want to experience what it's like to have someone kneel at my feet."

Christopher's face was grim, but he still knelt.

Slap, slap, slap

I hit Christopher several times with both hands, "Mr. Vance, is it against the law for me to hit someone?"

4.

Christopher forced a smile, "It's illegal for others to hit me, but for you, Daniel, to hit me, that means you respect me."

"Well said, here are a few more for you."

Slap, slap, slap

Christopher dared not dodge, enduring several slaps.

I looked down at him, "Now let's talk business. I checked Victoria's bank statements. Over the years, she's transferred a total of one million and six thousand to you. Does that sound right?"

Christopher's face was grim, "That's right."

"I won't ask for much interest, just round it up to one point two million. Any problem?"

"No problem, absolutely no problem." Christopher answered quickly.

"How long will it take to transfer?"

"Three days, three days at most."

"Such a good boy, I almost can't bear to hit you."

I said, giving him a few more slaps before getting up and walking out.

"Daniel, the videos"

I turned back, "Depends on your performance."

Christopher's face was grim, but he could only watch me leave.

Leaving Christopher's office, I rushed to work. Any anger I had was spent the day I discovered my son wasn't mine.

Now it was about recovering my financial losses and getting my life back on track.

Victoria was destined to be a thing of the past.

But I didn't expect Victoria to still be at home after work that day.

Not only her, but my parents and her parents were all there.

Both sets of parents had prepared a lavish meal, with two good bottles of wine on the table.

Victoria's eyes were red, indicating she had cried for a long time.

"Daniel, we've just been waiting for you." Victoria hurried towards me, wanting to help me take off my coat.

I disdainfully avoided her. It seemed she had called both sets of parents together.

I was curious about what was to come; I wanted to see what she intended to do by bringing everyone together.

I went over, greeted both sets of parents, and took my seat.

Victoria quickly came and sat beside me. She picked up a piece of braised pork intestine and put it in my bowl, "This is your favorite, try it."

I directly threw the bowl, along with its contents, onto the floor. The atmosphere instantly became tense.

My dad glared at me, "Is this never going to end?"

Victoria quickly interjected, "Dad, it's my fault, don't blame Daniel, it's all my fault."

She said this while wiping away tears, as if she had suffered a great injustice.

"Daniel, Victoria told us everything." My mom looked at me and continued, "This isn't Victoria's fault."

"Your parents understand you're upset, but Victoria is the victim. You're her husband, you should be more understanding."

"Victim?" I looked at Victoria in surprise, "I'm a bit confused, can you tell me what she said?"

My mom looked at Victoria, "Victoria, haven't you told Daniel yet?"

"I I" Victoria looked at me then lowered her head, "I don't know how to tell him, and I'm afraid he won't believe me if I do."

"Don't worry, your dad and I know you're a good child." My mom comforted her, "Since you're uncomfortable saying it, I'll tell him."

"Daniel, the child is indeed not yours, but it wasn't Victoria's intention."

"The year you got married, her classmates all attended the wedding, and afterward she gathered with her classmates again."

"As a result, some beast took the opportunity to get her drunk. Victoria was violated after drinking."

"Victoria had just married you; she was afraid to face this, and even more afraid to tell you. No one expected her to get pregnant with the other man's child."

My mother's expression was not good when she spoke, clearly she also found it hard to accept.

She continued, "No one wants something like this to happen, and it's understandable that Victoria was afraid to tell you then."

I stared at Victoria with a grim face.

Victoria's tears flowed even harder, "Daniel, I'm truly sorry, but I was really too scared at the time, afraid that if I told you, you'd divorce me."

I asked coldly, "Who was that beast?"

Both sets of parents also looked at Victoria.

I spoke again, "I have the right to know who that beast who hurt you was. If possible, I'd like to use my current connections to make him pay."

My mother-in-law quickly said, "Victoria, Daniel has a lot of connections now. Tell Daniel, maybe he can really help you get revenge."

"I I"

Victoria stammered, her crying growing louder.

"You won't say, are you trying to protect him?"

"Daniel, how can you say that?" My dad slammed the table.

"Victoria doesn't want to recall that past, it's understandable." My mom quickly intervened, "Let's eat first, we can talk when Victoria is ready."

I said nothing, quietly took out my phone and called Christopher Vance.

"Come to my place. I don't need to tell you the address, do I?"