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00:00I can see a number floating above everyone's head. Once the cheating rate hits 100%,
00:04it shows their likelihood of cheating. After looking carefully, I found a beautiful, kind woman.
00:09Her cheating rate is zero. But one day, I realized something. Her cheating rate is surging fast.
00:14For over 20 years, I've never seen numbers rise that quick. I first understood what those numbers
00:19meant when I was in middle school. After my parents fought and divorced, I realized the number above
00:24each head was their cheating rate. With my parents as a warning, I swore I'd find a beautiful, kind
00:28wife with an extremely low divorce risk. It wasn't easy, but my effort paid off. In college,
00:33I actually found her, and her cheating rate was practically zero. She's Isabel Murray,
00:38two years older than me. She was truly beautiful. She had an innocent, clean-cut look. Her family
00:42was poor. She relied only on her mother and brother. Her dad was a gambler. He ran off,
00:47leaving them over $100,000 in debt. None of that was a problem. All these years, I've used my ability
00:53to see cheating rates to make plenty of money quietly. A woman with a near-zero cheating rate
00:57is extremely rare. To avoid my parents' mistake, I had to hold on tight. So I chased her hard.
01:02I even paid off her debts. After we married, she was loving and always gentle with me.
01:07Since my parents divorced, I finally felt a real home. But about a week ago, my sweet,
01:12devoted wife had her cheating rate change overnight. It jumped from 0.08% to 43%.
01:18At first, I didn't take it too seriously. Sometimes the number can be affected just by seeing attractive
01:23people in videos. Like my best friend, despite being married, when he sees a pretty girl in a
01:28video or a photo, his cheating rate still shifts a little, usually between 30% and 50%. But gradually,
01:34I know something is off. Because her cheating rate keeps rising. In five days, it got from 43% to
01:4083%.
01:41That means only 17% remains before she will cheat. That's when I can't sit still. I think about the
01:47past few days, how Isabel would sneak around at night calling and texting someone. She said it was a
01:51friend. She acted calm, but she was hiding her panic. Because her rate had been near zero,
01:56I naively believed she was sharing embarrassing girl talk. Now, I figure she's been chatting with
02:01some pretty boy. I got angrier. I've fought my way up for years. At 25, I became a finance director
02:06at a finance firm. My future looks wide open. I have a car and a home. I even paid to
02:11renovate
02:12her family's house back home. I treat her unbelievably well. I can't understand what kind of pretty boy can
02:17get her hooked like that and make her want to betray our union. After thinking it over,
02:20I decide to watch a little longer. She's my wife and I still love her. As long as her number
02:26doesn't
02:26cross 100%, I can give her one more chance. That Friday night, Isabel was clearly unsettled.
02:32She's restless. She's unlike her usual calm self. Even when I'm home, she looks like she's been caught.
02:37Her face is full of worry. I look up. Her number rose from 83% to 96%. It even glows
02:44red. In blinding
02:45red, I keep my face neutral. But inside, I go cold. I know she's one chance away from cheating.
02:51Like gas on a spark, it'll ignite instantly. When dinner is ready, Isabel holds her plate and
02:57eats in tiny bites. But her mind isn't on the food. I stay composed and joke like it's nothing.
03:02Honey, when I got home, you were restless, like a mouse seeing a cat. Did you betray me behind my
03:08back?
03:10At those words, I see Isabel shudder hard. She almost drops the plate. She's clearly scared.
03:16Her head is full of that pretty boy, so she feels guilty. Isabel stammers, forcing herself to act
03:21calm. Uh, no, honey, you're getting more and more ridiculous. How can you joke like that? She even
03:27shoots me a sharp glare. But the shaking plate shows that she's anything but calm. It's just a joke.
03:32Why the big reaction? I smile. Then, I deliberately bring up a story.
03:36Oh, honey. Today, a friend told me that one of his female employees, who used to be well-behaved,
03:42gentle, and devoted, ended up cheating. Her husband went insane. He rushed to the office
03:47with a butcher knife and hacked her repeatedly. She survived, but she was disabled for life,
03:51and she could never be a mother. All because she cheated. That woman paid such a huge price,
03:56and it wasn't worth it. I wonder if she'll regret it when she's in a wheelchair, thinking back on that
04:01one impulse. At that, Isabel turns deathly pale. Her plate hits the floor, and shatters. And the
04:07number above her head starts changing wildly. I pretend to care. Honey, what's wrong? Did that
04:16story scare you? Isabel panics. She can't look at me. She mumbles. Yeah, that's terrifying. By the way,
04:23why did you share something so scary? As she speaks, she looks up at me, trying to read my face
04:28for any clue. I smile. We always talk sweet stuff. I just thought we'd mix in something different.
04:33You're not overthinking, right? Isabel blurts. No, not at all. Just caught me off guard. Then she
04:39finishes her food and goes to the bedroom. I quietly pick up a green bean and laugh coldly. I told
04:44that
04:44story to warn her. It serves as my final warning. After all, I still have deep feelings for her. Maybe
04:50I
04:50can still save this marriage. But if she insists on it, she can't blame me. At least I've done my
04:55part. Over the next few days, Isabel behaves herself. She becomes gentle again. Maybe she's
05:00really shaken by that story. But when Rebecca Evans, my mother-in-law, starts her tricks, all that
05:05affection dies in that moment. That afternoon, Isabel calls me. Honey, order takeout tonight. I'm going
05:11back to my parents to visit my mom. I ask, confused. Did something happen there? Want me to come
05:17along? Isabel refuses immediately. No, nothing's wrong over there. I'm just visiting mom. And you
05:22have work to do. You don't need to come. But I truly have things to finish at work, and I
05:27can't
05:27leave. So I plan to pick her up after work. After work, I head straight to Rebecca's place. More than
05:33two hours later, I arrive at her house. When she sees me, she frowns, looking disgusted. Why are you
05:39here? I'm used to her attitude. It isn't new. It feels awful, but I swallow it. Isabel was rushing back,
05:45worried something happened. I came to check. Is there anything I can do? Also, didn't Isabel
05:49come back? Where is she? I know Rebecca's temperament. I say it all in one breath,
05:54going straight to the point. I don't want a pointless argument. Rebecca looks impatient.
05:58She says flatly, Isabel already went home. I was stunned. I stare at her, frown, and lower my voice.
06:06Mom, Isabel clearly told me she was with you. Rebecca's face goes dark instantly. I just sprained
06:11my ankle. It's nothing serious. She dropped off supplements and left. But you come here
06:16without bringing a single gift. What kind of son-in-law does that? My ankles hurt. Give me
06:2120 grand. I need to buy some supplements. As she speaks, she grabs her phone and clicks open her
06:28PayPal. Her entitled expression makes my anger spike. Every time I visit, she finds new excuses
06:34to ask me for money, from thousands to over 10,000. She's always so self-righteous as if I owe
06:40her by
06:40birth. I respect elders and can afford it. But this kind of robbery-like demand is hard for anyone to
06:45bear. My sincerity seems to have made her swell with pride. She thinks she can control me through
06:51Isabel and keep feeding her greed. I clench my fists. I don't want to argue. I take out my phone,
06:58scan her code, and key in 20 grand. When Rebecca hears the alert, she doesn't even say thanks.
07:04She walks briskly inside and slams the door shut. There isn't a trace of any injured ankle.
07:09When I see that, the last warmth on my face vanishes completely. What are those two plotting?
07:15Is Rebecca covering for Isabel? I head straight home. My mind is a complete mess. It's nearly 11
07:22p.m. when I get home. The house is silent. A dim nightlight glows in the living room. I open
07:27the
07:27door quietly. I don't want to wake Isabel. I walk into the bedroom. Sure enough, I see her lying asleep
07:32in
07:33bed. But between her brows, there's obvious exhaustion. I instinctively look above her head.
07:37My eyes widen instantly. It feels like a hand has gripped my heart. I can't breathe for half a
07:42second. The number above her head is no longer a percentage. It has turned into a glaring red
07:47digit. That single number no longer means cheating rate. It shows how many times she has cheated.
07:52Four times in one night, a chill rushes from my feet to my head. In that instant, all the blood
07:58in my
07:58body freezes. I thought that choosing a wife with a near zero cheating rate would prevent betrayal.
08:02Now, I realize that temporary loyalty doesn't mean lifelong faithfulness. I have a strong feeling
08:08that what she did this time is likely planned with Rebecca. That excuse of her going home is just a
08:13cover for her to sneak out for an affair. She thinks it is flawless and that no one will know.
08:17But the
08:18number above her head has exposed her completely. Isabel, oh Isabel, I treat you well, and this is how
08:23you repay me. Since you've wronged me, don't blame me for being ruthless. I quietly close the door and
08:29contact a private investigator. I send a message, watch Isabel around the clock, track all her
08:34movements, focus on any contact with other men. I set my phone down. My mind keeps replaying every
08:40moment with Isabel. From the first time I saw her in college, noticing her near zero cheating rate,
08:45to learning about her family struggles and willingly paying off their debt, to our wedding day, when she
08:51promised to love me forever. My most precious memories have turned into blades in my chest. I walk to the
08:56liquor cabinet. I take out a bottle of whiskey and drink it straight from the bottle. The burns slide
09:01down my throat, scorching my chest. Yet, it can't ease the rage inside me. Back when I pursued her,
09:07I arrived half an hour early at the cafe where she worked. Rain or shine, I never missed a day.
09:12Her
09:12brother, Kieran, needed tuition fees. I helped out without hesitation, even threw in another $20,000
09:17allowance. When Rebecca mentioned back pain, I had a top orthopedist at Ridgeview Hospital Treater,
09:22paid all medical bills and therapy fees. I have given them everything I have. But they betray me
09:28together. The feeling of being abandoned almost suffocates me. But I force myself to calm down.
09:33I'm already a finance director at 25. I earn it not by acting on impulse, but by strategy and
09:39precision. I will make them pay for what they've done. In the following days, I go to work as usual.
09:46I stay gentle with Isabel. She seems completely relaxed. She greets me with smiles and even makes
09:51breakfast for me. But the number above her head stays at 4. Beside it is a pulsing percentage,
09:57rising fast from 30%. On Wednesday night, I stay late on purpose, past 9pm. The smell of food hits
10:03me. Isabel walks out in an apron. She wears a sweet smile. Honey, you're back. I made your favorite
10:10food, garlic butter prawn. I walk over and hug her from behind. Her familiar perfume fills my nose.
10:16Inside, I feel nothing. There's only cold disgust. I whisper in her ear. Thanks for this honey. You
10:22waited up for me. That must have been hard. But my eyes fall on her number. It's now 67%. During
10:28dinner, she keeps adding food to my plate. She chatters non-stop about her day. She says she shops
10:33with a friend. She says Rebecca calls about me, saying she needs to take care of me. I give short
10:38replies while looking at her. Her eyes keep darting. She keeps touching her phone. She's clearly waiting
10:45for a message. Halfway through, her phone vibrates. Her eyes light up. Then she masks it fast. She puts
10:51it down after a quick glance. She says her friend sent her a video. But I don't expose her. I
10:56just
10:56give a cold smile. I already know that this best friend is likely the man she cheats with. Her fake
11:01calm is almost laughable. Thursday afternoon, I am reviewing an important report when my phone rings.
11:08It's Kieran. Raising a brow, I answer the call. My tone stays flat. Hello Kieran. What's up? His voice
11:17carries forced enthusiasm. It sounds fake. Michael! It's nothing major. My girlfriend wants to watch
11:22that new sci-fi movie. I'm tied up right now. Can you go with her? Maybe grab dinner too. She
11:28wants to
11:28try that restaurant you mentioned. I sneer inside. Last time, it's Rebecca. Now it's Kieran.
11:35I agree without hesitation. No problem. Send me her contact. I'll pick her up after work. I'll treat
11:41her well and make sure she enjoys. After hanging up, I message Arthur. She'll likely go out tonight.
11:47Watch her closely and check on Kieran's girlfriend, Dorothy Campbell. See if she knows nothing about
11:52this. He replied quickly. Got it, Mr. Erickson. I've assigned someone to follow her. She just left
11:57work. She's heading downtown. I'll check on Dorothy. When work ends, I pack up and leave. Using the
12:03contact Kieran sends, I reach Dorothy. I drive to the mall entrance and pick her up. Dorothy is a
12:08sweet-looking girl. She wears a white dress. Her voice is soft. She keeps saying,
12:13Thank you, Michael. I didn't want to bother you, but Kieran is too busy. I'm really sorry.
12:19I smile back. But inside, I'm plotting. From what I see, Dorothy doesn't seem aware. She's likely being
12:25used to distract me. I take her to that restaurant first. We sit by the window. During dinner, I bring
12:31up
12:31Kieran. I ask when they plan to marry. She blushes. She says shyly. Nothing's set yet.
12:37Kieran wants to save more. He'll give me a big wedding as to not upset me. I sneer inside.
12:42Making just 10 grand a month. After his spending and dates, he saves almost nothing. That grand
12:47wedding is just empty talk. In the end, he'll expect me to pay. Too bad for them. They don't get
12:52that chance. I once loved Isabel. That's why I support her whole family. Now, I wait to catch her in
12:57the act.
12:57She leaves with nothing. Not a single penny. After dinner, I take Dorothy to the movies.
13:03Before we go in, I receive a message from Arthur. In the photo, Isabel is walking beside a man into
13:08a hotel called Lovenest. The man's profile looks familiar, but I can't place him. I reply,
13:14Keep an eye on her. The movie runs over two hours. I'm not paying attention. All I see in my
13:19head are
13:19images of them together and her family's grief. After it ends, I drive Dorothy home safely.
13:24Then, I head back to my house. On the way, I call Kieran. The movie's over. I dropped Dorothy off.
13:30Don't worry. She had a great time. He thanks me repeatedly. Thanks, Michael. I appreciate it.
13:36I owe you one. I'll treat you later. I smile and say, We're family. Don't worry about it.
13:41After I hang up, my smile vanishes. Kieran's gratitude will cost him a lifetime.
13:47When I get home, it is past 1 a.m. Isabel is asleep. I step into the bedroom quietly.
13:52Her number has changed from 4 to 7. The percentage is gone. Unbelievable. In just a few hours,
13:58it goes up three more times. Shameless. It seems that man satisfies her more than I do.
14:03I turn to leave when my phone vibrates. It's a file from Arthur. It contains dozens of clear
14:08photos and videos. I check the photos in the living room. Seeing the man's face, my eyes widen.
14:14I never expect this. The man is Tristan Middleton, a mid-level manager in my department who's
14:19four years my senior. He's good-looking and competent at work. He was my biggest rival for
14:23the director position. I secured the role thanks to my investment skills and leverage over the former
14:28director's affair. And because I saw his 89% cheating rate, I knew he'd slip eventually,
14:34so I planned ahead and blocked his chance. I don't expect him to resent me. He doesn't dare provoke me
14:39at work, so he targets Isabel. He stoops to such a low tactic. How petty and vile.
14:43In the video, Tristan holds her close, whispering sweet words in her ear. She laughs brightly,
14:49staring at him with longing, and kisses his cheek. That bold display is nothing like the
14:54gentle wife I know. I keep watching. An audio clip catches my attention. Tristan's voice sounds
15:00calculating and greedy. Isabel, Michael's USB holds core financial data. If I get it, I can alter the
15:06numbers and frame him for embezzlement. Then, the director's role will be mine. Isabel sounds
15:11hesitant, but he guards it closely. Only he and Mr. Robertson know the code. How can I get it?
15:17Tristan chuckles. His tone is dismissive. You're his wife. He won't suspect you. While he sleeps,
15:23check his briefcase. You'll find it. As for the code, I guess it's his birthday or your anniversary.
15:28Try a few times. When I take on the director role, I'll divorce and marry you. By then,
15:33the company's finances are in my hands. I'll buy you anything you want. You won't have to live under
15:37Michael's shadow. Kieran's wedding gifts won't be a concern. She agrees at once. I'll do as you say.
15:43Just keep your word. My face goes cold as I turn off the video. Tristan wants my job,
15:48and he wants to ruin my name. He's completely unhinged, and Isabel is foolish enough to be
15:53manipulated. For some fake luxury, she betrays me and breaks the law. She's beyond saving. No wonder
16:00she falls for his sweet lies. I take out my phone and text Arthur. Dig up everything on Tristan,
16:05including his family background, bank accounts, other affairs, and recent transactions. The more
16:11the better. Then, I call my attorney. When he answers, I get straight to it. Mr. Cole, I need
16:16you to draft a divorce agreement. Also, I have evidence of possible embezzlement and marital
16:20infidelity. Tell me how to handle it for maximum leverage. After I hang up, I let out a long breath.
16:26The plan is in motion. Now, I wait to strike hard. Friday morning, I go to work. As I step
16:33into my
16:33office, Tristan is sitting in my chair, a file in his hand. He wears a mocking smile. His eyes are
16:38full of contempt. He speaks lightly, with hidden meaning. Mr. Erickson, why are you late? Had a
16:43rough night? I don't get angry. Smiling, I walk over and sit across from him. Mr. Middleton,
16:49my office isn't open to everyone. Did you forget the company policy? Tristan stands up and steps closer,
16:56looking down at me. Michael, don't get too cocky. That seat will be mine. Trust me. Soon enough,
17:01you'll be ruined, with nothing left. I reply calmly, meeting Tristan's eyes. You don't have
17:07it in you. Mr. Middleton, stop wasting your time, focus on your work, or you'll fail the review again
17:12and get scolded by Mr. Robertson. That'd be embarrassing. His face darkens instantly.
17:17Performance ratings matter most to him. Last time, he ranked last and was publicly criticized.
17:23He never gets over it. I bring it up on purpose to hit his sore spot. He spits out a
17:28threat,
17:28then storms out of my office. Just wait. On his way out, he slams the door. Watching him retreat,
17:34I sneer. How dare he take me on with such measly skills? He's overestimating himself. I'll show him
17:40what it means to hurt himself. At lunch, I sit at his table on purpose. Other colleagues are there too.
17:46I casually mention the company is auditing finances, and a large sum of money has an unclear trail.
17:51Brandon even sets up a special task force. Tristan freezes. His fork stops midair. Really? I hadn't
17:57heard. Mr. Erickson, you're well informed. I should learn from you. I pick up some food and say slowly,
18:03as finance director, I have to pay attention. After all, Mr. Robertson trusts me. That USB
18:09is vital. If it's lost or exposed, the fallout is severe. It could cost the company dearly and land
18:15the lead in court. Mr. Middleton, you don't handle core assets, so you may not understand. His face
18:20turns paler. He almost drops his fork. Tristan forces a smile and takes a sip of water. I really
18:27didn't know, but it has nothing to do with me. Who cares? I drop the topic and turn to chat
18:32with
18:32the others. But I can tell Tristan is on edge. He barely eats and keeps checking his phone. He's
18:39probably texting Isabelle. That afternoon, Arthur calls. He sends Tristan's full profile. He's already
18:45married. His wife is a housewife and they have a three-year-old daughter. He cheats with Isabelle
18:50and several other co-workers. With multiple affairs, his private life is a mess. His bank
18:55records show many unexplained deposits, likely supplier kickbacks. He also owes gambling debts
19:00over $2 million. That's why he's desperate for the director role. He plans to use it to embezzle
19:05funds to repay debts and feed his greed. After reading that, I feel even more certain. He has so many
19:11weaknesses. Taking him down is easy. I'm not just taking his job. I'm wrecking his name and
19:15sending him to jail. That evening, Isabelle has dinner ready. When she sees me, she puts on a
19:20strange smile. She's weirdly attentive. Keep serving me. Even pours my drink. Honey, you've worked hard.
19:26Have some wine and relax. I made hangover tea for you. Drink it. It's good for you. She lifts the
19:31glass
19:32and holds it out. I glance above her head. It's still 7. The percentage next to it is up to
19:3799%.
19:37She's ready to act, it seems. Tonight, she'll meet Tristan and steal the USB token.
19:42I lift my glass with a smile and clink it with Isabelle's. I drain it in one go.
19:47Sure, you're so thoughtful tonight. I'll have a few more. After dinner, Isabelle offers to massage me.
19:52I lie on the couch. Her fingers press on my shoulders. Uneven and clumsy. She's distracted.
19:58Her mind isn't on me at all. I keep my eyes closed, feigning enjoyment while tracking her moves.
20:03As expected, before long, she says she's going to shower and leaves the living room.
20:07I crack my eyes open. I see her send a quick text before going into the bathroom.
20:11I pick up her phone. After unlocking, I open her messages. The latest text is to Tristan.
20:17He's had wine. He's lying down. I'll go and check his briefcase soon. Wait for my update.
20:22Tristan replies. Okay, call me once you get the USB token. When it's done,
20:26I'll buy you your desired designer bag. I screenshot everything, then put the phone back.
20:31I return to the couch and keep pretending while I wait for her next move.
20:35About half an hour later, Isabelle steps out of the bathroom, wearing a robe. Her hair is damp.
20:40She smells like soap. She approaches quietly. She whispers.
20:45Honey? She calls me a few times. I don't move. I keep my eyes shut, playing dead asleep.
20:51She looks tense, but also hopeful. She turns, carefully lifts my briefcase, and searches in the corner.
20:57I peek at Isabelle. I sneer inside. Soon, she pulls the USB token from my briefcase.
21:04A smile spreads across her face. She takes it to the bedroom, opens her laptop, plugs it in,
21:09and types the password. Half a minute later, she cracks it. She looks pleased. Her fingers fly over
21:15the keys. What she doesn't know is that every move is captured by a camera I've installed in the
21:20bedroom. When she finishes, she removes the USB token, hides it, and puts a fake in my bag. After
21:26all that, she sighs, relieved, and lies down. Once she falls asleep, I go to the briefcase,
21:32take out the fake USB token, and smirk. I check the transaction trail. Sure enough,
21:37$20 million has been transferred into an overseas account. The holder's info is fake. But through a tech
21:43expert I hire, I confirm the real controller is Tristan. He thinks he can frame me quietly.
21:49He's naive. Everything goes, as expected. Next, it's time to close the net. I'll make him and
21:55Isabelle pay dearly for what they do. I look at Isabelle's sleeping face. I feel no pity. If I
22:01didn't know, they would have destroyed me. I organize every piece of evidence, send it to Rowan and
22:06Arthur, and shut down the laptop. I lean back on the couch, waiting for Monday. Next Monday is their
22:12downfall. Over the weekend, I act as usual. I eat with Isabelle and watch movies as if I know
22:18nothing. She acts normal, like before, just more uneasy. Sunday night, she tests the waters.
22:24Honey, has your company had any issues lately? Maybe financial problems? I look puzzled. No,
22:30everything is normal. Why? She looks away and waves her hands. Nothing. Just curious. You seem busy.
22:38I'm worried. I smile and pat her head. Relax, I'm fine. The company is stable. With me there,
22:45nothing will go wrong. I know she's anxious. She's trying to confirm if Tristan's plan works,
22:49but she can't ask directly, so she circles around it. Monday morning, I go to work as usual.
22:54As I enter the office, the mood feels off. People whisper. They keep glancing at me. Their
23:00expressions are strange. I know Tristan is already moving. He reports to Brandon that I embezzle funds,
23:06trying to ruin me. Sure enough, as I step inside the office, my secretary knocks and enters.
23:11Mr. Erickson, Mr. Robertson wants you in the meeting room. It's urgent. All executives are
23:16there. I nod, straighten my suit, and head to the meeting room. Understood. I'm coming.
23:22As I reach the meeting room, I hear Tristan. He shouts with fake outrage, loud enough for everyone
23:27to hear. Sir, Michael's gone too far. He embezzled $20 million. That's half our annual profit. He's
23:33outrageous. He doesn't deserve to be the finance director. Call the police and lock him up. I push
23:38the door open. All eyes turn to me. Brandon looks furious. Other executives stare in disapproval.
23:44When Tristan sees me walk in, he smirks and looks at me defiantly. Michael, you're finally here.
23:49Mr. Robertson is asking about the embezzlement. Just confess. You might get off easy. I ignore him,
23:55walk straight to Brandon, and say calmly, Mr. Robertson, it's not what he claims. I didn't
24:00embezzle the funds. This is a setup to frame me. Tristan sneers and points at me. Michael,
24:05why are you still denying? The system shows the $20 million was transferred using your USB token.
24:11Only you two know the code. Who else could it be? Brandon is furious. Michael, explain to me what
24:17is going on. I answer steadily. Mr. Robertson, the USB token is with me. I didn't leak the password,
24:24and I didn't move the money. Then, I turn to Tristan. Mr. Middleton, you're eager to blame me.
24:29Is it because you transferred the money and tried to frame me? Tristan's face shifts. Panic
24:33flashes in his eyes. Nonsense! Why would I take company funds? I don't have the USB token or the
24:39password. You're slandering me. I give a cold laugh. I pull out my phone. It clearly records his entire
24:44plan with Isabel. The room goes silent. Everyone is stunned. Brandon's face hardens. Tristan,
24:51what's this? Explain yourself. Tristan turns pale. He trembles. He's speechless. He never expects proof.
24:58His perfect plan is fully exposed. I give him no chance. I continue. Mr. Robertson,
25:05there's more. I also have evidence of his massive gambling debt. He frames me to seize the director
25:10role, then embezzle more to repay debts and feed his greed. Tristan collapses. His legs give out.
25:16He drops to the floor, his eyes filling with despair. No! Mr. Robertson, I didn't. He framed me.
25:22These are all fake. You have to believe me. At that moment, the meeting room door opens.
25:26Several officers enter. They go straight to Tristan. They show a warrant. Tristan Middleton,
25:31you're suspected of illegal acts. You're under arrest. Come with us. He tries to resist,
25:36shouting, I didn't do it. They don't give him a chance. They lift him, snap the cuffs on,
25:41and drag him out. His face is filled with despair and resentment. Before he leaves,
25:45he glares at me. But I don't care. A petty clown like him is beneath my attention.
25:50Brandon watches Tristan taken away, then walks over, guilt on his face. Mr. Erickson,
25:55sorry, I misjudged you. I didn't expect that from Tristan. Thanks for catching it,
26:00or the company could have lost bit. I smile and shake my head. It's nothing. I'm just doing my job.
26:05I lean close and whisper, Mr. Robertson, you wouldn't want your affair exposed, right?
26:10I have photos of you and Miss Swanson in the hotel. Brandon's face turns pale. His eyes are filled with
26:17fear and disbelief. You! How do you know? I smile faintly. That doesn't matter. What matters is,
26:23if this goes public, your family and the company will take a massive hit. Mr. Robertson,
26:28as long as you cooperate, I'll keep it quiet. I can also help you run the company better and boost
26:33its performance. His expression shifts. He finally nods. Fine. I agree. From now on,
26:39I'll follow your lead. I pat his shoulder, then walk out of the meeting room. That's better.
26:43In the following days, my position grows stronger. Brandon obeys me. The staff treats me with respect.
26:49No one questions me. I take control of most of the company's power. I lay the groundwork for a full
26:54takeover. After Tristan, I'll deal with Isabelle and her greedy family. Wednesday afternoon, I have
27:00Roman deliver the divorce papers home. The moment Isabelle sees them, she stares at me in disbelief.
27:06Honey, why are you divorcing me? Did I do something wrong? Tell me. I'll change. I sneer at her act.
27:13Isabelle, you know what you did. Don't pretend and act like you don't know. It's over.
27:18Just then, Rebecca and Kieran arrive. They come over after getting Isabelle's call. They see the
27:25divorce papers right away. Rebecca explodes with rage. She gets so upset and starts screaming at me.
27:31Michael, you bastard! Are you seeing someone else? Rebecca raises her hand, trying to slap me.
27:37You bastard! You want to dump Isabelle? I'm telling you. No way! I'm already prepared. I step aside.
27:43Rebecca swings her arm widely. She misses, loses her footing, and falls hard. Isabelle rushes over
27:49and helps her up. Mom! She glares at me. Michael, you've gone too far. How could you hit her? I
27:56have
27:56to hand it to Isabelle. Your mom trips on her own. How's that my fault? Isabelle's face turns ugly at
28:02my words. But Kieran is furious, trying to hit me. Michael, my mom is old. So what if she slaps
28:08you?
28:08How dare you, Tripper? If anything happens to her, I'll kill you. I give a cold laugh. Before he moves,
28:14I step forward and slap him across the face. That is quite a slap. It leaves him reeling and a
28:20clear
28:20handprint on his cheek. I rub my hand and say lightly, honestly, I've been sick of you for a
28:25long time. If not for the fact that you're Isabelle's mom and brother, do you think I treat
28:29you well? You've been greedy for years. You're fully aware of how much you've taken from me.
28:33I cleared over $100,000 of your debts, built you a house, got Kieran a job at $10,000 a
28:38month,
28:39and bought you a car. Every holiday, I bring expensive gifts. You're ungrateful and even
28:43plot against me. You betray me. You're the real traitors. I look at Isabelle, my gaze icy and
28:49sharp. Isabelle, the word divorce sounds too nice. More accurately, I'm casting you aside for cheating
28:54and betrayal. Isabelle turns pale. I... I didn't. I don't even look at her guilty act. I say coldly.
29:02Isabelle, I gave you a chance. That story two weeks ago was your final warning. If you had
29:08stopped, I would have let it go. But I never expect you to be blinded by lust and betray me.
29:13You're not worthy of my care at all. Holding her stomach, Rebecca gets up. She retorts,
29:19Bullshit! I bet you have another woman. That's why you're staging this to dump Isabelle. She's
29:24gentle and devoted. She's a perfect wife and mother. How could she be so disgraceful?
29:28Show your proof then. She's betting that I have no proof. Without proof, she can twist
29:32the truth and dump all the blame on me. I look at her greedy, foolish face and say coldly,
29:39Rebecca, you're pitifully stupid. Would I divorce her without proof? Would I have my lawyer draft
29:44the papers? I pull the photos from my briefcase and toss them down. The photos show Isabelle
29:49with Tristan at a hotel in intimate poses. They are explicit and jarring. Isabelle still holds
29:54a sliver of hope, but when she sees them, she collapses onto the floor. Her face pales,
29:58eyes full of despair, speechless. Seeing this, Rebecca shoves the photos into her mouth,
30:03trying to destroy the evidence. In her mind, these photos are all I have. If she destroys them,
30:08I'll have nothing left. I watch her struggle to swallow them and sneer. All finished? I've got
30:14plenty more. Want another serving? From my briefcase, I produce a fixed stack of photos and several
30:19videos and set them down. This is only part of it. There's more. If you want, I can show you
30:24all of
30:24it. Rebecca turns livid. She nearly faints. She points at me, lips trembling, unable to speak.
30:31After a moment, she steadies herself. Calming herself, she says,
30:35Fine. Isabelle, divorce him. We're not scared. You'll get half of his assets. With your looks,
30:40you can find someone richer and more powerful than him.
30:43Kieran stands, wipes his tears and says, Exactly, Isabelle. Don't be sad. He still owes
30:49our loan. He has to settle it. With that, we'll be rich. We don't need him. We can still live
30:55stress-free. When Isabelle hears that, her eyes light up instantly, as if she's grabbed a lifeline.
31:00She climbs up from the floor, greed written all over her face. Right, Michael. Our assets are marital
31:05property. You promised Kieran a villa, a Maybach, and $500,000. You can't break your word. And you must
31:12pay off the loans we took, too. Even at the edge of ruin, they're still eyeing my money. I almost
31:17laugh at the absurdity. Why should I pay for the villa, the loans you took, and the debts you piled
31:21up? When did I ever agree to repay your loans? Rebecca sneers. You said it yourself back then,
31:27denying it now? I let out a cold laugh, eyes full of contempt. Where's the proof? Who can back you
31:32up?
31:33I look at the scheming family quizzically. Let's get something straight. The mortgage and the down
31:38payment are all under your names. You took out the loans. It's not my business.
31:42You want me to pay it back? Are you joking? Do you really think I'm still the old Michael?
31:47Only then do they realize I've turned the tables on them. Rebecca points at me and starts screaming,
31:51Michael! You bastard! You shameless scum! You'll die wretched! I shake my head.
31:57My face shows no emotion. Even if I'm a bastard, I'm nowhere near as shameless as you.
32:02Greedy ingrates like you deserve this! As for assets, 99% was mine before marriage.
32:09They have nothing to do with you, Isabel. Think you're getting half my fortune? Dream on! You can
32:13only claim half of that 1% as marital property. That's about $100,000. I've done the math. That
32:19won't even cover your loan shark interest. Isabel stumbles back, nearly falling. No, impossible. How
32:25could you have that much property? You must be lying. I sit on the couch and reply calmly. You can
32:30verify
32:31it yourself. The court will give you a fair ruling. All right, that's all I have to say. The divorce
32:35papers. You're signing them, no matter what. The court will grant them anyway. Then you'll get
32:40nothing from me, and your debts stay yours. Enjoy the life you've crafted. When Rebecca hears this,
32:45her blood pressure spikes. Her vision goes black, and she collapses. Isabel and Kieran panic. They
32:51rush to help Rebecca. I ignore them and walk to the bedroom. I pack her things and toss them out.
32:57Then, I shut the door, cutting them off. From this moment on, there is no ties between us.
33:03Finally, the court summons us. In court, the evidence is undeniable. The judge officially
33:08dissolves my marriage to Isabel. She gets only half of that 1% of my assets. It's a meager amount.
33:13When they hear the verdict, Isabel, Rebecca, and Kieran completely fall apart. They collapse onto
33:19the floor, bawling and keep shouting that it's unfair. But it changes nothing. The law is impartial.
33:24They have to pay for what they've done. Outside the courthouse, Isabel rushes over and
33:29clutches my leg. Honey, I'm sorry. I was wrong. I was really wrong. I was fooled by Tristan's sweet
33:35talk. A mistake any woman might make. Please forgive me. I swear I'll love you for the rest
33:39of my life. I'll be loyal to you forever. I'll do anything. Anything. I'll never be with any man
33:44but you again. Please, give me one more chance. I look at her coldly. The cheating rate number above
33:49her head is dropping wildly, from 99% down to zero. But it no longer matters. One act of betrayal
33:55is enough for a lifetime. She chose betrayal. Now she has to pay for it. My voice is icy and
34:00devoid of all emotion. Let go of me. Isabel won't let go. She clings to my leg. Honey,
34:06I beg you. Please forgive me. I can't live without you. Rebecca and Kieran drop to their
34:11knees. They beg for my forgiveness. Michael, we were wrong. We shouldn't have been greedy
34:16and let Isabel betray you. Please give us one more chance. Help us repay the debts. We'll
34:21repay you in the future. I know they aren't truly remorseful. They lost a wealthy son-in-law
34:26and are drowning in debt. They're just desperate. Such fake repentance doesn't work on me. I kick
34:33Isabel away, then shove Rebecca and Kieran, who are kneeling on the ground, aside. I gave you a
34:37chance, but you wasted it. Now it's too late to say this. Your debts are not my concern. Don't come
34:43to
34:43me again or you're gonna regret it. With that, I turn and get into my car. I start the engine
34:48and drive
34:49off. I leave their desperate cries far behind me, drawing a clean line between us for good.
34:53I drive to a bar. Heavy metal music vibrates through the floor. Arm around my friend, I gulp down a
34:59glass
34:59of whiskey. I slap the table, laughing wildly. That feels good. The family drama's gone. I'm finally
35:07free to enjoy my life. My friend pours another drink. This is how it should be. With your ability,
35:12you can have any woman. No point stressing over someone unworthy. I raise my refilled glass and
35:17clink his. The glass makes a crisp sound. You're right. Here's to freedom. At 2 a.m., drunk enough,
35:24I leave the bar. Cold rain immediately pours down over me. Under the dim streetlight, a thin figure
35:29is curled up beneath the eaves. It's Isabel. She's soaked through. Her hair sticks to her pale cheeks.
35:34Her elegant clothes are rumpled, mud-stained, looking utterly miserable. Seeing me, her eyes light up.
35:40She stumbles toward me, voice choked with tears. Mike, you're finally here. I stop walking and look
35:47at her coldly. She reaches out to grab my sleeve, but I step aside. Her hand misses and stops in
35:52midair. The hope on her face turns into disappointment. Her voice trembles. Tears mix
35:57with rain and drip from her chin. Mike, I know I was wrong. I really know I was wrong. I
36:02shouldn't
36:02have fallen for Tristan and betrayed you. Can you give me another chance? I've cut him off,
36:06deleted his contacts. Only you matter. This family can't exist without you. She shivered,
36:12lips blue, yet still staring. I let out a cold laugh. My tone is full of mockery and ice.
36:17Isabel, not everyone deserves forgiveness. You slept with Tristan and lied to me with your mother.
36:21You helped him harm my company. You even tried to ruin my reputation, remember? I step forward and
36:26look down at her. The disgust in my eyes is clear. Isabel trembles all over. Her lips quiver,
36:32speechless. Her tears fall even harder. I know I was terribly wrong.
36:36I know I betrayed you, but I have no other way. Mike, I'm pregnant with our child. The baby can't
36:41be without a father. Please give me one more chance, okay? My eyes widen suddenly. The cold
36:46smirk on my face freezes. It feels like something is crashing in my chest. She's burying my child.
36:51Without thinking, I look at Isabel's stomach. You're saying you're carrying my child.
36:55What proof do you have? I tame the turmoil in my heart. Isabel pulls a crumpled lab report from
37:00her plastic bag. She holds it out urgently. This is the hospital report. Look, it says I'm six weeks
37:07pregnant. I take the report and examine it carefully under the dim light. Her name is printed on it.
37:12Six weeks pregnant. All indicators are normal. As I read it, my walls begin to crumble. Even my cold
37:18heart stirs slightly. I take a deep breath. My tone softens a little. Even if you're carrying my child,
37:23I can't forgive you now. Get up. Come back with me. I'll get the doctor to give you a full
37:28checkup.
37:28Your behavior will decide your end. Hearing this, her eyes light up again. She grabs my sleeve tightly.
37:34Mike, thank you. Thank you for giving me another chance. I won't disappoint you. I step aside,
37:40avoiding her touch. Disgust lingers, but for the child, I have to endure. I drive Isabel back to what
37:46used to be our home. Everything looks the same, just dust covered. Echoing the emptiness. I toss out one
37:52line and head to the study, leaving her alone. You'll stay in the guest room. The master bedroom
37:57is off limits. I keep my word. I arrange for the best obstetrician to examine Isabel. The results
38:05confirm that she's six weeks pregnant. The baby is developing well. That completely eases my doubts
38:10and softens my attitude toward her. I have the housekeeper prepare nutritious meals daily. I also
38:15make time to walk with her and take her to prenatal checkups. Isabel behaves obediently. She's gentle and
38:21attentive now, no longer scheming. The number above her head stays fixed at 13, without any change.
38:26Watching her guard her belly, my icy heart softens. But I know there will always be a barrier between
38:31us. That night, when I come home from work, I see Isabel sitting on the couch, wiping her tears.
38:37Her face looks pale. My heart tightens. I quickly walk over and ask, what's wrong? Are you feeling
38:42unwell? Is the baby okay? Isabel lifts her head. Her eyes are red. She choked. No, the baby's fine.
38:48My mom just called. Loan sharks came again. They beat Kieran. They have nowhere left to turn.
38:54They want me to ask you to help pay back part of the debt. My face darkens. Anger surges. I
38:59told you,
39:00their debt isn't my responsibility. They must face the consequences of their actions.
39:05Isabel grabs my hand, her tone pleading. But they're my family. I can't just watch them being
39:10bullied. Mike, just help them this once. I promise I'll stop meddling. Do it for our child, okay?
39:16I look at Isabel's pitiful expression and think about our child. In the end, I soften. I can help
39:21with part of it, and that's all. Tomorrow, I'll wire you $500,000. Isabel breaks into a grateful
39:28smile. She nods repeatedly. Thank you, Mike. You're the best. I knew you cared about me and the baby
39:33the most. A few days later, I take Isabel to her second prenatal checkup. I ask the hospital's
39:38president to do the fetal examination. Elliot holds the report, brows furrowed, looking serious.
39:43While Isabel is sent for other examinations, Elliot lowers his voice and speaks gravely.
39:48Mr. Erickson, there's something I must tell you. After detailed testing, we've found that
39:52Ms. Murray isn't pregnant. The report was likely forged. Feeling like lightning has struck me,
39:57I freeze in place. I stare at Elliot in disbelief. What did you say? Say that again.
40:02Elliot nods and confirms firmly. Yes, Mr. Erickson. Ms. Murray's hormone levels don't match the
40:07pregnancy indicators. Isabel's face turns deathly pale. She can barely stand. Her eyes are filled with
40:13panic and fear. I'm clearly pregnant. I have the lab report. How can you say otherwise? No,
40:17that's impossible. Dr. Frazier, did you make a mistake? I look down at her. A mistake? Are you
40:23saying all three tests were wrong? Or were you never pregnant from the start? Isabel stiffens.
40:27Her eyes dart around in panic. No, I really carried your child. Why don't you believe me?
40:32I stand up and shake off her hand with my foot. My voice rises sharply. Isabel, tell me the truth.
40:38Why? Why did you fake the report to fool me? The door isn't fully closed. Medical staff and
40:43passersby have heard the commotion and stopped to watch. Isabel turns pale, lips trembling,
40:49panic rising. I glance at the gathering crowd. My voice rises for all to hear. You can't say it?
40:56I'll spit it out then. This woman is my wife. Yet she cheats on me with another man. She and
41:01her
41:01mother team up to lie to me. She helps her lover harm my company. She wants to destroy and bankrupt
41:06me.
41:07Gasps ripple through the crowd. Whispers erupt instantly. Disgusted looks fall on Isabel.
41:12Her face turns green. She scrambles up to silence me. Stop talking nonsense, Mike. You can't slander
41:18me. I step aside to dodge her. Then I shove her to the ground. Nonsense! I have footage of you
41:23and
41:23Tristan at a hotel, and you searching for the USB token in my briefcase. Want me to show them?
41:28Looking pale, she shakes her head frantically. The murmurs around us stab at her like needles.
41:33She covers her head, trembling uncontrollably. I continue, my voice dripping with ridicule.
41:39Her mother and brother are even more greedy. Over the years, they squeeze me dry. House,
41:43car, job, they want it all. Greedy as hell. They even ask me for a villa, a Maybach, and $500
41:49,000.
41:50When I refuse, they throw tantrums and call me ungrateful. And this woman stands by her family
41:55and pressures me. She shows no regard at all for our marriage. Now, when her scheme fails,
41:59she forges a pregnancy test to trap me with a non-existent child, so she can keep draining me
42:04for money. Does she fit to be a wife or a mother? People around us begin cursing her,
42:09outraged on my behalf. Seeing the contempt and hearing whispers, Isabel breaks. She collapses
42:15onto the floor, sobbing loudly. Seeing this, Elliot quickly calls the staff.
42:20Everyone, please disperse. Do not get in the way. I take out my phone and call a reporter in front
42:25of
42:25Isabel, tone calm. Is this metro morning news? I have a major story here. Would you like a scoop?
42:31When Isabel hears this, she cries even harder. She crawls over, clutching my leg and begging.
42:36Mike, no, please don't call the reporters. I'll never do it again. I'll pay all the debts.
42:41Please don't ruin me. I kick her away, gaze icy. Now you regret it? Too late. When you did all
42:47this,
42:48you should have known you'd lose everything. I hang up and look at Isabel on the floor. There isn't a
42:53shred of pity in me. What she does is beyond forgiveness. Her deception and betrayal not
42:58only hurt me, they trample the very foundation of marriage. Before long, several reporters arrive,
43:03and they swarm Isabel with questions. They ask if she conspired with another man,
43:08if she forged the lab report. They ask what she is thinking. Why would she betray such a great
43:12husband? Does she regret it? Isabel is surrounded by the reporters. In the end, she faints on the spot.
43:18Medical staff rush her onto a hospital bed and begin treating her. I watch the scene unfold,
43:23then turn and leave without hesitation. Soon, headlines about her cheating,
43:27faking pregnancy, and greed go viral, sparking online debates.
43:33People flood the comments, condemning Isabel and her family. Isabel loses her job and her reputation.
43:39She becomes a social outcast, shunned everywhere. And all of this is the result of her own actions.
43:44It's the heavy price she pays for her deception and betrayal. I stand at my office window,
43:48watching the traffic below. With a glass of red wine in my hand, I smile coldly.
43:54After divorcing Isabel, I bury myself in work. Using my ability and leverage over Brandon,
44:00I strip him of power. Half a year later, I acquire all his shares. The finance firm becomes mine.
44:07I become the sole shareholder and chairman, achieving professional success. Now my net worth
44:12reaches the billions. There are gorgeous women around me. But I'll never trust easily again,
44:17especially women. I'll use my ability to see cheating rates to choose carefully,
44:21and avoid the same mistake. I stand in my top floor office, looking over the city.
44:26My heart swells with emotion. The betrayal hurts deeply, but also makes me stronger.
44:30It's a lesson about greed and hypocrisy. I also learned that only by growing stronger can I have
44:35true happiness. From now on, I'll give my best to boost my company further and build my own business
44:40empire. As for those who betray and hurt me, they can spend the rest of their lives in endless
44:44regret and suffering.
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