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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
00:08woman. Her cheating rate is zero. But one day, I realized something. Her cheating rate is surging
00:14fast. For over 20 years, I've never seen numbers rise that quick. I first understood what those
00:19numbers meant when I was in middle school. After my parents fought and divorced, I realized the
00:23number above each head was their cheating rate. With my parents as a warning, I swore I'd find a
00:27beautiful, kind wife with an extremely low divorce risk. It wasn't easy, but my effort paid off.
00:32In college, I actually found her, and her cheating rate was practically zero. She's Isabel Murray,
00:37two years older than me. She was truly beautiful. She had an innocent, clean-cut look. Her family was
00:42poor. She relied only on her mother and brother. Her dad was a gambler. He ran off, leaving them
00:47over $100,000 in debt. None of that was a problem. All these years, I've used my ability to see
00:53cheating rates to make plenty of money quietly. A woman with a near-zero cheating rate is
00:57extremely 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%. At first,
01:19I 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
01:27video 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
02:00some 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
02:11her family's house back home. I treat her unbelievably well. I can't understand what kind of pretty boy can
02:16get 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
02:25doesn't
02:25cross 100%, I can give her one more chance. That Friday night, Isabel was clearly unsettled.
02:31She'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
02:43red. In blinding red,
02:45I keep my face neutral. But inside, I go cold. I know she's one chance away from cheating. Like
02:51gas on a spark, it'll ignite instantly. When dinner is ready, Isabel holds her plate and eats in tiny
02:57bites. But her mind isn't on the food. I stay composed and joke like it's nothing. Honey,
03:02when I got home, you were restless, like a mouse seeing a cat. Did you betray me behind my back?
03:09At those words, I see Isabel shudder hard. She almost drops the plate. She's clearly scared.
03:15Her 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. Oh, honey.
03:37Today, 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
03:46with 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,
03:55and it wasn't worth it. I wonder if she'll regret it when she's in a wheelchair, thinking back on that
04:00one impulse. At that, Isabel turns deathly pale. Her plate hits the floor and shatters.
04:06And the number above her head starts changing wildly.
04:12I pretend to care. Honey, what's wrong? Did that story scare you?
04:16Isabel panics. She can't look at me. She mumbles. Yeah, that's terrifying.
04:22By the way, why did you share something so scary? As she speaks, she looks up at me,
04:26trying to read my face for any clue. I smile. We always talk sweet stuff. I just thought we'd mix
04:32in something different. You're not overthinking, right? Isabel blurts. No, not at all. Just caught
04:37me off guard. Then she finishes her food and goes to the bedroom. I quietly pick up a green bean
04:42and laugh coldly. I told that story to warn her. It serves as my final warning. After all,
04:47I still have deep feelings for her. Maybe I can still save this marriage. But if she insists on
04:52it, she can't blame me. At least I've done my part. Over the next few days, Isabel behaves herself.
04:57She becomes gentle again. Maybe she's really shaken by that story. But when Rebecca Evans,
05:02my mother-in-law, starts her tricks. All that affection dies in that moment. That afternoon,
05:07Isabel calls me. Honey, order takeout tonight. I'm going back to my parents to visit my mom.
05:12I ask, confused. Did something happen there? Want me to come along? Isabel refuses immediately.
05:18No, nothing's wrong over there. I'm just visiting mom. And you have work to do. You don't need to
05:23come. But I truly have things to finish at work, and I can't leave. So I plan to pick her
05:28up after
05:28work. After work, I head straight to Rebecca's place. More than two hours later, I arrive at her
05:34house. When she sees me, she frowns, looking disgusted. Why are you here? I'm used to her
05:39attitude. It isn't new. It feels awful, but I swallow it. Isabel was rushing back. Worried
05:44something happened, I came to check. Is there anything I can do? Also, didn't Isabel come back?
05:49Where is she? I know Rebecca's temperament. I say it all in one breath, going straight to the point.
05:54I don't want a pointless argument. Rebecca looks impatient. She says flatly,
05:58Isabel already went home. I was stunned. I stare at her, frown, and lower my voice.
06:04Mom, Isabel clearly told me she was with you. Rebecca's face goes dark instantly.
06:09I just sprained my ankle. It's nothing serious. She dropped off supplements and left. But you come
06:15here without bringing a single gift. What kind of son-in-law does that? My ankles hurt. Give me
06:2020 grand. I need to buy some supplements. As she speaks, she grabs her phone and clicks open her
06:27PayPal. Her entitled expression makes my anger spike. Every time I visit, she finds new excuses
06:33to ask me for money, from thousands to over 10,000. She's always so self-righteous, as if I owe
06:38her by
06:39birth. I respect elders and can afford it, but this kind of robbery-like demand is hard for anyone to
06:44bear. My sincerity seems to have made her swell with pride. She thinks she can control me through
06:50Isabel and keep feeding her greed. I clench my fists. I don't want to argue. I take out my phone,
06:57scan her code, and key in 20 grand. When Rebecca hears the alert, she doesn't even say thanks.
07:02She walks briskly inside and slams the door shut. There isn't a trace of any injured ankle.
07:08When I see that, the last warmth on my face vanishes completely. What are those two plotting?
07:13Is Rebecca covering for Isabel?
07:16I head straight home. My mind is a complete mess. It's nearly 11pm when I get home. The house is
07:22silent. A dim nightlight glows in the living room. I open the door quietly. I don't want to
07:27wake Isabel. I walk into the bedroom. Sure enough, I see her lying asleep in bed, but between her brows,
07:33there's obvious exhaustion. I instinctively look above her head. My eyes widen instantly. It feels like a
07:38hand has gripped my heart. I can't breathe for half a second. The number above her head is no
07:43longer a percentage. It has turned into a glaring red digit. That single number no longer means
07:48cheating rate. It shows how many times she has cheated. Four times in one night, a chill rushes
07:53from my feet to my head. In that instant, all the blood in my body freezes. I thought that choosing
07:58a wife with a near zero cheating rate would prevent betrayal. Now, I realize that temporary loyalty
08:03doesn't mean lifelong faithfulness. I have a strong feeling that what she did this time is likely
08:08planned with Rebecca. That excuse of her going home is just a cover for her to sneak out for an
08:13affair. She thinks it is flawless and that no one will know. But the number above her head has
08:17exposed her completely. Isabel, oh Isabel, I treat you well, and this is how you repay me. Since you've
08:23wronged me, don't blame me for being ruthless. I quietly close the door and contact a private
08:28investigator. I send a message. Watch Isabel around the clock. Track all her movements. Focus on
08:33any contact with other men. I set my phone down. My mind keeps replaying every moment
08:38with Isabel. From the first time I saw her in college, noticing her near zero cheating
08:43rate. To learning about her family struggles and willingly paying off their debt. To our
08:47wedding day, when she promised to love me forever. My most precious memories have turned
08:52into blades in my chest. I walk to the liquor cabinet. I take out a bottle of whiskey and
08:56drink it straight from the bottle. The burns slide down my throat, scorching my chest. Yet,
09:02it can't ease the rage inside me. Back when I pursued her, I arrived half an hour early
09:06at the cafe where she worked. Rain or shine, I never missed a day. Her brother, Kieran,
09:11needed tuition fees. I helped out without hesitation. Even threw in another $20,000 allowance.
09:16When Rebecca mentioned back pain, I had a top orthopedist at Ridgeview Hospital Treater.
09:20Paid all medical bills and therapy fees. I have given them everything I have. But they betray
09:25me together. The feeling of being abandoned almost suffocates me. But I force myself to
09:30calm down. I'm already a finance director at 25. I earn it not by acting on impulse,
09:36but by strategy and precision. I will make them pay for what they've done.
09:41In the following days, I go to work as usual. I stay gentle with Isabel. She seems completely
09:47relaxed. She greets me with smiles and even makes breakfast for me. But the number above
09:51her head stays at 4. Beside it is a pulsing percentage, rising fast from 30%.
09:56On Wednesday night, I stay late on purpose, past 9pm. The smell of food hits me. Isabel walks out in
10:03an
10:03apron. She wears a sweet smile. Honey, you're back. I made your favorite food, garlic butter prawn.
10:10I walk over and hug her from behind. Her familiar perfume fills my nose. Inside, I feel nothing.
10:16There's only cold disgust. I whisper in her ear, thanks for this honey. You waited up for me. That
10:21must have been hard. But my eyes fall on her number. It's now 67%. During dinner, she keeps adding food
10:27to
10:27my plate. She chatters non-stop about her day. She says she shops with a friend. She says Rebecca
10:33calls about me, saying she needs to take care of me. I give short replies while looking at her.
10:38Her eyes keep darting. She keeps touching her phone. She's clearly waiting for a message.
10:43Halfway through, her phone vibrates. Her eyes light up. Then she masks it fast. She puts it down
10:49after a quick glance. She says her friend sent her a video. But I don't expose her. I just give
10:53a cold
10:54smile. I already know that this best friend is likely the man she cheats with. Her fake calm is almost
11:00laughable. Thursday afternoon, I am reviewing an important report when my phone rings. It's
11:07Kieran. Raising a brow, I answer the call. My tone stays flat. Hello, Kieran. What's up? His voice
11:14carries forced enthusiasm. It sounds fake. Michael! It's nothing major. My girlfriend wants to watch
11:20that new sci-fi movie. I'm tied up right now. Can you go with her? Maybe grab dinner, too. She
11:25wants to
11:26try that restaurant you mentioned. I sneer inside. Last time, it's Rebecca. Now it's Kieran. I agree
11:33without hesitation. No problem. Send me her contact. I'll pick her up after work. I'll treat her well
11:38and make sure she enjoys. After hanging up, I message Arthur. She'll likely go out tonight.
11:44Watch her closely. And check on Kieran's girlfriend, Dorothy Campbell. See if she knows nothing about this.
11:50He replied quickly. Got it, Mr. Erickson. I've assigned someone to follow her. She just left work.
11:54She's heading downtown. I'll check on Dorothy. When work ends, I pack up and leave. Using the
12:00contact Kieran sends, I reach Dorothy. I drive to the mall entrance and pick her up. Dorothy is a
12:06sweet-looking girl. She wears a white dress. Her voice is soft. She keeps saying,
12:11Thank you, Michael. I didn't want to bother you, but Kieran is too busy. I'm really sorry.
12:16I smile back. But inside, I'm plotting. From what I see, Dorothy doesn't seem aware.
12:21She's likely being used to distract me. I take her to that restaurant first.
12:26We sit by the window. During dinner, I bring up Kieran. I ask when they plan to marry.
12:31She blushes, she says shyly. Nothing's set yet. Kieran wants to save more. He'll give me a big
12:36wedding as to not upset me. I sneer inside, making just 10 grand a month. After his spending and dates,
12:42he saves almost nothing. That grand wedding is just empty talk. In the end, he'll expect me to pay.
12:47Too bad for them. They don't get that chance. I once loved Isabel. That's why I support her
12:52whole family. Now, I wait to catch her in the act. She leaves with nothing. Not a single penny.
12:57After dinner, I take Dorothy to the movies. Before we go in, I receive a message from Arthur.
13:02In the photo, Isabel is walking beside a man into a hotel called Love Nest. The man's profile looks
13:08familiar, but I can't place him. I reply, Keep an eye on her. The movie runs over two hours.
13:13I'm not paying attention. All I see in my head are images of them together and her family's
13:18grief. After it ends, I drive Dorothy home safely. Then, I head back to my house. On the way,
13:23I call Kieran. The movie's over. I dropped Dorothy off. Don't worry, she had a great time.
13:29He thanks me repeatedly. Thanks, Michael. I appreciate it. I owe you one. I'll treat you
13:34later. I smile and say, We're family. Don't worry about it. After I hang up, my smile vanishes.
13:40Kieran's gratitude will cost him a lifetime. When I get home, it is past 1 a.m. Isabel is
13:46asleep. I step into the bedroom quietly. Her number has changed from 4 to 7. The percentage
13:52is gone. Unbelievable. In just a few hours, it goes up three more times. Shameless. It
13:57seems that man satisfies her more than I do. I turn to leave when my phone vibrates. It's
14:02a file from Arthur. It contains dozens of clear photos and videos. I check the photos in the
14:07living room. Seeing the man's face, my eyes widen. I never expect this. The man is Tristan
14:13Middleton, a mid-level manager in my department who's four years my senior. He's good-looking
14:17and competent at work. He was my biggest rival for the director position. I secured the role
14:22thanks to my investment skills and leverage over the former director's affair. And because
14:26I saw his 89% cheating rate, I knew he'd slip eventually, so I planned ahead and blocked his
14:32chance. I don't expect him to resent me. He doesn't dare provoke me at work, so he targets
14:36Isabelle. He stoops to such a low tactic. How petty and vile. In the video, Tristan holds
14:41her close, whispering sweet words in her ear. She laughs brightly, staring at him with longing,
14:47and kisses his cheek. That bold display is nothing like the gentle wife I know. I keep
14:52watching. An audio clip catches my attention. Tristan's voice sounds calculating and greedy.
14:58Isabelle, Michael's USB holds core financial data. If I get it, I can alter the numbers and
15:03frame him for embezzlement. Then, the director's role will be mine. Isabelle sounds hesitant,
15:08but he guards it closely. Only he and Mr. Robertson know the code. How can I get it?
15:13Tristan chuckles. His tone is dismissive. You're his wife. He won't suspect you. While he sleeps,
15:19check his briefcase. You'll find it. As for the code, I guess it's his birthday or your anniversary.
15:25Try a few times. When I take on the director role, I'll divorce and marry you. By then,
15:29the company's finances are in my hands. I'll buy you anything you want. You won't have to live
15:33under Michael's shadow. Kieran's wedding gifts won't be a concern. She agrees at once. I'll do
15:38as you say. Just keep your word. My face goes cold as I turn off the video. Tristan wants my
15:44job,
15:44and he wants to ruin my name. He's completely unhinged, and Isabelle is foolish enough to be
15:49manipulated. For some fake luxury, she betrays me and breaks the law. She's beyond saving. No wonder
15:56she falls for his sweet lies. I take out my phone and text Arthur. Dig up everything on Tristan,
16:02including his family background, bank accounts, other affairs, and recent transactions. The more
16:07the better. Then, I call my attorney. When he answers, I get straight to it. Mr. Cole,
16:12I need you to draft a divorce agreement. Also, I have evidence of possible embezzlement and marital
16:16infidelity. Tell me how to handle it for maximum leverage. After I hang up, I let out a long breath.
16:22The plan is in motion. Now, I wait to strike hard. Friday morning, I go to work. As I step
16:29into my
16:29office, Tristan is sitting in my chair, a file in his hand. He wears a mocking smile. His eyes are
16:35full of contempt. He speaks lightly, with hidden meaning. Mr. Erickson, why are you late? Had a
16:39rough night? I don't get angry. Smiling, I walk over and sit across from him. Mr. Middleton,
16:45my office isn't open to everyone. Did you forget the company policy?
16:49Tristan stands up and steps closer, looking down at me. Michael, don't get too cocky. That seat will
16:55be mine. Trust me. Soon enough, you'll be ruined, with nothing left. I reply calmly, meeting Tristan's
17:02eyes. You don't have it in you. Mr. Middleton, stop wasting your time, focus on your work, or you'll
17:07fail the review again and get scolded by Mr. Robertson. That'd be embarrassing. His face darkens
17:12instantly. Performance ratings matter most to him. Last time, he ranked last and was publicly criticized.
17:19He never gets over it. I bring it up on purpose to hit his sore spot. He spits out a
17:24threat,
17:24then storms out of my office. Just wait. On his way out, he slams the door. Watching him retreat,
17:30I sneer. How dare he take me on with such measly skills? He's overestimating himself. I'll show him
17:36what it means to hurt himself. At lunch, I sit at his table on purpose. Other colleagues are there too.
17:42I casually mention the company is auditing finances, and a large sum of money has an unclear trail.
17:47Brandon even sets up a special task force. Tristan freezes. His fork stops midair.
17:52Really? I hadn't heard. Mr. Erickson, you're well informed. I should learn from you. I pick up some
17:58food and say slowly, as finance director, I have to pay attention. After all, Mr. Robertson trusts me.
18:04That USB is vital. If it's lost or exposed, the fallout is severe. It could cost the company dearly
18:10and land the lead in court. Mr. Middleton, you don't handle core assets,
18:13so you may not understand. His face turns paler. He almost drops his fork.
18:19Tristan forces a smile and takes a sip of water. I really didn't know, but it has nothing to do
18:24with me. Who cares? I drop the topic and turn to chat with the others. But I can tell Tristan
18:31is
18:31on edge. He barely eats and keeps checking his phone. He's probably texting Isabel.
18:36That afternoon, Arthur calls. He sends Tristan's full profile. He's already married. His wife is a
18:42housewife, and they have a three-year-old daughter. He cheats with Isabel and several other co-workers.
18:47With multiple affairs, his private life is a mess. His bank records show many unexplained deposits,
18:53likely supplier kickbacks. He also owes gambling debts over $2 million. That's why he's desperate
18:58for the director role. He plans to use it to embezzle funds to repay debts and feed his greed.
19:03After reading that, I feel even more certain. He has so many weaknesses. Taking him down is easy.
19:08I'm not just taking his job. I'm wrecking his name and sending him to jail. That evening,
19:13Isabel has dinner ready. When she sees me, she puts on a strange smile. She's weirdly attentive.
19:18Keeps serving me. Even pours my drink. Honey, you've worked hard. Have some wine and relax.
19:23I made hangover tea for you. Drink it. It's good for you. She lifts the glass and holds it out.
19:28I glance above her head. It's still 7. The percentage next to it is up to 99%.
19:33She's ready to act, it seems. Tonight, she'll meet Tristan and steal the USB token.
19:38I lift my glass with a smile and clink it with Isabel's. I drain it in one go.
19:42Sure, you're so thoughtful tonight. I'll have a few more.
19:45After dinner, Isabel offers to massage me. I lie on the couch. Her fingers press on my shoulders.
19:51Uneven and clumsy. She's distracted. Her mind isn't on me at all. I keep my eyes closed,
19:56feigning enjoyment while tracking her moves. As expected, before long, she says she's going to
20:00shower and leaves the living room. I crack my eyes open. I see her send a quick text before
20:05going into the bathroom. I pick up her phone. After unlocking, I open her messages. The latest
20:11text is to Tristan. He's had wine. He's lying down. I'll go and check his briefcase soon.
20:16Wait for my update. Tristan replies. Okay, call me once you get the USB token. When it's done,
20:22I'll buy you your desired designer bag. I screenshot everything, then put the phone back.
20:26I return to the couch and keep pretending, while I wait for her next move. About half an hour later,
20:32Isabel steps out of the bathroom, wearing a robe. Her hair is damp. She smells like soap.
20:37She approaches quietly. She whispers. Honey? She calls me a few times. I don't move.
20:43I keep my eyes shut, playing dead asleep. She looks tense, but also hopeful. She turns,
20:49carefully lifts my briefcase, and searches in the corner.
20:52I peek at Isabel. I sneer inside. Soon, she pulls the USB token from my briefcase.
20:59A smile spreads across her face. She takes it to the bedroom, opens her laptop,
21:03plugs it in, and types the password. Half a minute later, she cracks it.
21:07She looks pleased. Her fingers fly over the keys. What she doesn't know is that every move is captured
21:13by a camera I've installed in the bedroom. When she finishes, she removes the USB token,
21:18hides it, and puts a fake in my bag. After all that, she sighs, relieved, and lies down.
21:24Once she falls asleep, I go to the briefcase, take out the fake USB token, and smirk.
21:29I check the transaction trail. Sure enough, $20 million has been transferred into an overseas
21:35account. The holder's info is fake. But through a tech expert I hire, I confirm the real controller
21:40is Tristan. He thinks he can frame me quietly. He's naive. Everything goes as expected.
21:46Next, it's time to close the net. I'll make him and Isabel pay dearly for what they do.
21:52I look at Isabel's sleeping face. I feel no pity. If I didn't know, they would have destroyed me.
21:58I organize every piece of evidence, send it to Rowan and Arthur, and shut down the laptop.
22:03I lean back on the couch, waiting for Monday. Next Monday is their downfall.
22:08Over the weekend, I act as usual. I eat with Isabel and watch movies as if I know nothing.
22:13She acts normal, like before, just more uneasy. Sunday night, she tests the waters.
22:18Honey, has your company had any issues lately? Maybe financial problems? I look puzzled.
22:24No, everything is normal. Why? She looks away and waves her hands.
22:30Nothing. Just curious. You seem busy. I'm worried.
22:34I smile and pat her head. Relax, I'm fine. The company is stable. With me there, nothing will go
22:40wrong. I know she's anxious. She's trying to confirm if Tristan's plan works, but she can't
22:44ask directly, so she circles around it. Monday morning, I go to work as usual.
22:49As I enter the office, the mood feels off. People whisper. They keep glancing at me.
22:54Their expressions are strange. I know Tristan is already moving.
22:58He reports to Brandon that I embezzle funds, trying to ruin me. Sure enough, as I step inside
23:03the office, my secretary knocks and enters. Mr. Erickson, Mr. Robertson wants you in the
23:08meeting room. It's urgent. All executives are there. I nod, straighten my suit, and head
23:13to the meeting room. Understood. I'm coming. As I reach the meeting room, I hear Tristan.
23:19He shouts with fake outrage, loud enough for everyone to hear. Sir, Michael's gone too far.
23:23He embezzled $20 million. That's half our annual profit. He's outrageous. He doesn't deserve to be
23:29the finance director. Call the police and lock him up. I push the door open. All eyes turn to me.
23:35Brandon looks furious. Other executives stare in disapproval. When Tristan sees me walk in,
23:40he smirks and looks at me defiantly. Michael, you're finally here. Mr. Robertson is asking about
23:45the embezzlement. Just confess, you might get off easy. I ignore him, walk straight to Brandon,
23:50and say calmly, Mr. Robertson, it's not what he claims. I didn't embezzle the funds. This is a
23:55setup to frame me. Tristan sneers and points at me. Michael, why are you still denying? The system
24:02shows the $20 million was transferred using your USB token. Only you two know the code. Who else could
24:07it be? Brandon is furious. Michael, explain to me what is going on. I answer steadily, Mr. Robertson,
24:15the USB token is with me. I didn't leak the password, and I didn't move the money. Then I
24:20turn to Tristan. Mr. Middleton, you're eager to blame me. Is it because you transferred the money
24:24and tried to frame me? Tristan's face shifts. Panic flashes in his eyes. Nonsense! Why would I
24:30take company funds? I don't have the USB token or the password. You're slandering me. I give a cold
24:35laugh. I pull out my phone. It clearly records his entire plan with Isabel. The room goes silent.
24:41Everyone is stunned. Brandon's face hardens. Tristan, what's this? Explain yourself.
24:47Tristan turns pale. He trembles. He's speechless. He never expects proof. His perfect plan is fully
24:54exposed. I give him no chance. I continue. Mr. Robertson, there's more. I also have evidence
25:00of his massive gambling debt. He frames me to seize the director role, then embezzle more to repay debts
25:06and feed his greed. Tristan collapses. His legs give out. He drops to the floor, his eyes filling
25:12with despair. No! Mr. Robertson, I didn't. He framed me. These are all fake. You have to believe
25:18me. At that moment, the meeting room door opens. Several officers enter. They go straight to Tristan.
25:23They show a warrant. Tristan Middleton, you're suspected of illegal acts. You're under arrest.
25:28Come with us. He tries to resist, shouting, I didn't do it. They don't give him a chance.
25:33They lift him, snap the cuffs on, and drag him out. His face is filled with despair and
25:38resentment. Before he leaves, he glares at me. But I don't care. A petty clown like him
25:42is beneath my attention. Brandon watches Tristan taken away, then walks over, guilt on his face.
25:48Mr. Erickson, sorry, I misjudged you. I didn't expect that from Tristan. Thanks for catching
25:53it, or the company could have lost bit. I smile and shake my head. It's nothing. I'm just doing
25:58my job. I lean close and whisper, Mr. Robertson, you wouldn't want your affair exposed, right?
26:04I have photos of you and Ms. Swanson in the hotel. Brandon's face turns pale. His eyes are filled
26:10with fear and disbelief. You? How do you know? I smile faintly. That doesn't matter. What matters
26:16is, if this goes public, your family and the company will take a massive hit. Mr. Robertson,
26:21as long as you cooperate, I'll keep it quiet. I can also help you run the company better and
26:26boost its performance. His expression shifts. He finally nods. Fine. I agree. From now on,
26:32I'll follow your lead. I pat his shoulder, then walk out of the meeting room. That's better.
26:37In the following days, my position grows stronger. Brandon obeys me. The staff treats me with respect.
26:43No one questions me. I take control of most of the company's power. I lay the groundwork for a full
26:48takeover. After Tristan, I'll deal with Isabel and her greedy family. Wednesday afternoon,
26:53I have Rowan deliver the divorce papers home. The moment Isabel sees them, she stares at me in
26:58disbelief. Honey, why are you divorcing me? Did I do something wrong? Tell me. I'll change.
27:05I sneer at her act. Isabel, you know what you did. Don't pretend and act like you don't know.
27:10It's over. Just then, Rebecca and Kieran arrive. They come over after getting Isabel's call.
27:18They see the divorce papers right away. Rebecca explodes with rage. She gets so upset and starts
27:23screaming at me. Michael, you bastard! Are you seeing someone else? Rebecca raises her hand,
27:30trying to slap me. You bastard! You want to dump Isabel? I'm telling you. No way! I'm already
27:35prepared. I step aside. Rebecca swings her arm widely. She misses, loses her footing, and falls hard.
27:41Isabel rushes over and helps her up. Mom! She glares at me. Michael, you've gone too far!
27:48How could you hit her? I have to hand it to Isabel. Your mom trips on her own. How's that
27:52my fault?
27:53Isabel's face turns ugly at my words. But Kieran is furious, trying to hit me. Michael,
27:59my mom is old. So what if she slaps you? How dare you trip her? If anything happens to her,
28:04I'll kill you. I give a cold laugh. Before he moves, I step forward and slap him across the face.
28:09That is quite a slap. It leaves him reeling and a clear handprint on his cheek. I rub my hand
28:15and
28:15say lightly, honestly, I've been sick of you for a long time. If not for the fact that you're Isabel's
28:20mom and brother, do you think I treat you well? You've been greedy for years. You're fully aware
28:25of how much you've taken from me. I cleared over $100,000 of your debts, built you a house,
28:30got Kieran a job at $10,000 a month, and bought you a car. Every holiday, I bring expensive gifts.
28:35You're ungrateful, and even plot against me. You betray me. You're the real traitors. I look at
28:40Isabel, my gaze icy and sharp. Isabel, the word divorce sounds too nice. More accurately,
28:46I'm casting you aside for cheating and betrayal. Isabel turns pale. I... I didn't. I don't even
28:52look at her guilty act. I say coldly. Isabel, I gave you a chance. That story two weeks ago was
28:58your final warning. If you had stopped, I would have let it go. But I never expect you to be
29:04blinded by
29:05lust and betray me. You're not worthy of my care at all. Holding her stomach, Rebecca gets up.
29:11She retorts, bullshit. I bet you have another woman. That's why you're staging this to dump
29:16Isabel. She's gentle and devoted. She's a perfect wife and mother. How could she be so disgraceful?
29:21Show your proof then. She's betting that I have no proof. Without proof, she can twist the truth and
29:26dump all the blame on me. I look at her greedy, foolish face and say coldly, Rebecca, you're pitifully
29:33stupid. Would I divorce her without proof? Would I have my lawyer draft the papers? I pull the photos
29:38from my briefcase and toss them down. The photos show Isabel with Tristan at a hotel, in intimate
29:43poses. They are explicit and jarring. Isabel still holds a sliver of hope, but when she sees them,
29:48she collapses onto the floor. Her face pales, eyes full of despair, speechless. Seeing this, Rebecca shoves
29:54the photos into her mouth, trying to destroy the evidence. In her mind, these photos are all I have.
29:59If she destroys them, I'll have nothing left. I watch her struggle to swallow them and sneer.
30:05All finished? I've got plenty more. Want another serving? From my briefcase, I produce a fixed stack
30:10of photos and several videos and set them down. This is only part of it. There's more. If you want,
30:16I can show you all of it. Rebecca turns livid. She nearly faints. She points at me, lips trembling,
30:23unable to speak. After a moment, she steadies herself. Calming herself, she says,
30:27Fine. Isabel, divorce him. We're not scared. You'll get half of his assets. With your looks,
30:33you can find someone richer and more powerful than him. Kieran stands, wipes his tears and says,
30:39Exactly, Isabel. Don't be sad. He still owes our loan. He has to settle it. With that,
30:44we'll be rich. We don't need him. We can still live stress-free. When Isabel hears that,
30:49her eyes light up instantly, as if she's grabbed a lifeline. She climbs up from the floor,
30:53greed written all over her face. Right, Michael. Our assets are marital property.
30:58You promised Kieran a villa, a Maybach, and $500,000. You can't break your word. And you must
31:04pay off the loans we took, too. Even at the edge of ruin, they're still eyeing my money.
31:08I almost laugh at the absurdity. Why should I pay for the villa, the loans you took,
31:13and the debts you piled up? When did I ever agree to repay your loans? Rebecca sneers,
31:18you said it yourself back then. Denying it now? I let out a cold laugh, eyes full of contempt.
31:23Where's the proof? Who can back you up? I look at the scheming family quizzically.
31:28Let's get something straight. The mortgage and the down payment are all under your names.
31:32You took out the loans. It's not my business. You want me to pay it back? Are you joking?
31:36Do you really think I'm still the old Michael? Only then do they realize I've turned the tables on
31:41them. Rebecca points at me and starts screaming,
31:43Michael! You bastard! You shameless scum! You'll die wretched! I shake my head.
31:49My face shows no emotion. Even if I'm a bastard, I'm nowhere near as shameless as you.
31:54Greedy ingrates like you deserve this! As for assets, 99% was mine before marriage.
32:00They have nothing to do with you, Isabel. Think you're getting half my fortune? Dream on!
32:05You can only claim half of that 1% as marital property. That's about $100,000. I've done the math.
32:11That won't even cover your loan shark interest. Isabel stumbles back, nearly falling.
32:16No! Impossible! How could you have that much property? You must be lying.
32:20I sit on the couch and reply calmly. You can verify it yourself. The court will give you a
32:24fair ruling. All right. That's all I have to say. The divorce papers. You're signing them,
32:29no matter what. The court will grant them anyway. Then you'll get nothing from me,
32:32and your debts stay yours. Enjoy the life you've crafted. When Rebecca hears this,
32:37her blood pressure spikes. Her vision goes black, and she collapses. Isabel and Kieran panic. They
32:43rush to help Rebecca. I ignore them and walk to the bedroom. I pack her things and toss them out.
32:49Then, I shut the door, cutting them off. From this moment on, there is no ties between us.
32:55Finally, the court summons us. In court, the evidence is undeniable. The judge officially dissolves
33:00my marriage to Isabel. She gets only half of that 1% of my assets. It's a meager amount. When
33:05they hear
33:06the verdict, Isabel, Rebecca, and Kieran completely fall apart. They collapse onto the floor, bawling,
33:12and keep shouting that it's unfair. But it changes nothing. The law is impartial. They have to pay
33:17for what they've done. Outside the courthouse, Isabel rushes over and clutches my leg. Honey,
33:22I'm sorry. I was wrong. I was really wrong. I was fooled by Tristan's sweet talk, a mistake any woman
33:28might make. Please forgive me. I swear I'll love you for the rest of my life. I'll be loyal to
33:32you
33:32forever. I'll do anything. Anything. I'll never be with any man but you again. Please,
33:37give me one more chance. I look at her coldly. The cheating rate number above her head is dropping
33:42wildly, from 99% down to zero. But it no longer matters. One act of betrayal is enough for a
33:47lifetime. She chose betrayal. Now she has to pay for it. My voice is icy and devoid of all emotion.
33:53Let go of me. Isabel won't let go. She clings to my leg. Honey, I beg you. Please forgive me.
33:59I can't live without you. Rebecca and Kieran drop to their knees. They beg for my forgiveness.
34:05Michael, we were wrong. We shouldn't have been greedy and let Isabel betray you. Please give us
34:10one more chance. Help us repay the debts. We'll repay you in the future. I know they aren't truly
34:15remorseful. They lost a wealthy son-in-law and are drowning in debt. They're just desperate.
34:21Such fake repentance doesn't work on me. I kick Isabel away, then shove Rebecca and Kieran,
34:26who are kneeling on the ground, aside. I gave you a chance, but you wasted it. Now it's too late
34:31to
34:31say this. Your debts are not my concern. Don't come to me again, or you're gonna regret it.
34:36With that, I turn and get into my car. I start the engine and drive off. I leave their desperate
34:42cries far behind me, drawing a clean line between us for good. I drive to a bar. Heavy metal music
34:47vibrates through the floor. Arm around my friend, I gulp down a glass of whiskey. I slap the table,
34:53laughing wildly. That feels good. The family drama's gone. I'm finally free to enjoy my life.
35:00My friend pours another drink. This is how it should be. With your ability, you can have any
35:04woman. No point stressing over someone unworthy. I raise my refilled glass and clink his. The glass
35:10makes a crisp sound. You're right. Here's to freedom. At 2 a.m., drunk enough, I leave the bar.
35:16Cold rain immediately pours down over me. Under the dim streetlight, a thin figure is curled up beneath
35:21the eaves. It's Isabel. She's soaked through. Her hair sticks to her pale cheeks. Her elegant
35:26clothes are rumpled, mud-stained, looking utterly miserable. Seeing me, her eyes light up. She
35:32stumbles toward me, voice choked with tears. Mike, you're finally here. I stop walking and look at
35:39her coldly. She reaches out to grab my sleeve, but I step aside. Her hand misses and stops in midair.
35:44The hope on her face turns into disappointment. Her voice trembles. Tears mix with rain and drip from her
35:49chin. Mike, I know I was wrong. I really know I was wrong. I shouldn't have fallen for Tristan
35:54and betrayed you. Can you give me another chance? I've cut him off, deleted his contacts. Only you
35:59matter. This family can't exist without you. She shivered, lips blue, yet still staring. I let out a
36:05cold laugh. My tone is full of mockery and ice. Isabel, not everyone deserves forgiveness. You slept
36:11with Tristan and lied to me with your mother. You helped him harm my company. You even tried to ruin
36:15my reputation, remember? I step forward and look down at her. The disgust in my eyes is clear.
36:20Isabel trembles all over. Her lips quiver, speechless. Her tears fall even harder. I know I was terribly
36:26wrong. I know I betrayed you, but I have no other way. Mike, I'm pregnant with our child. The baby
36:31can't
36:32be without a father. Please give me one more chance, okay? My eyes widen suddenly. The cold smirk on my
36:38face
36:38freezes. It feels like something is crashing in my chest. She's burying my child. Without thinking,
36:43I look at Isabel's stomach. You're saying you're carrying my child. What proof do you have? I tame
36:48the turmoil in my heart. Isabel pulls a crumpled lab report from her plastic bag. She holds it out
36:53urgently. This is the hospital report. Look, it says I'm six weeks pregnant. I take the report and
37:00examine it carefully under the dim light. Her name is printed on it. Six weeks pregnant. All indicators
37:05are normal. As I read it, my walls begin to crumble. Even my cold heart stirs slightly. I take a
37:11deep
37:11breath. My tone softens a little. Even if you're carrying my child, I can't forgive you now. Get
37:16up. Come back with me. I'll get the doctor to give you a full checkup. Your behavior will decide your
37:20end. Hearing this, her eyes light up again. She grabs my sleeve tightly. Mike, thank you. Thank you for
37:26giving me another chance. I won't disappoint you. I step aside, avoiding her touch. Disgust lingers,
37:32but for the child, I have to endure. I drive Isabel back to what used to be our home. Everything
37:38looks the
37:39same, just dust covered, echoing the emptiness. I toss out one line and head to the study,
37:44leaving her alone. You'll stay in the guest room. The master bedroom is off limits.
37:49I keep my word. I arrange for the best obstetrician to examine Isabel. The results confirm that she's
37:56six weeks pregnant. The baby is developing well. That completely eases my doubts and softens my
38:01attitude toward her. I have the housekeeper prepare nutritious meals daily. I also make time to walk with
38:07her and take her to prenatal checkups. Isabel behaves obediently. She's gentle and attentive now,
38:12no longer scheming. The number above her head stays fixed at 13, without any change. Watching her guard
38:17her belly, my icy heart softens. But I know there will always be a barrier between us. That night,
38:23when I come home from work, I see Isabel sitting on the couch, wiping her tears. Her face looks pale.
38:29My heart tightens. I quickly walk over and ask, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Is the baby okay?
38:34Isabel lifts her head. Her eyes are red. She choked. No, the baby's fine. My mom just called.
38:40Lone sharks came again. They beat Kieron. They have nowhere left to turn. They want me to ask you
38:45to help pay back part of the debt. My face darkens. Anger surges. I told you, their debt isn't my
38:51responsibility. They must face the consequences of their actions. Isabel grabs my hand, her tone
38:57pleading. But they're my family. I can't just watch them being bullied. Mike, just help them this once.
39:02I promise I'll stop meddling. Do it for our child, okay? I look at Isabel's pitiful expression and
39:08think about our child. In the end, I soften. I can help with part of it. And that's all.
39:14Tomorrow, I'll wire you $500,000. Isabel breaks into a grateful smile. She nods repeatedly.
39:20Thank you, Mike. You're the best. I knew you cared about me and the baby the most. A few days
39:24later,
39:25I take Isabel to her second prenatal checkup. I ask the hospital's president to do the fetal
39:29examination. Elliot holds the report, brows furrowed, looking serious. While Isabel is
39:34sent for other examinations, Elliot lowers his voice and speaks gravely. Mr. Erickson,
39:39there's something I must tell you. After detailed testing, we've found that Miss Murray isn't
39:43pregnant. The report was likely forged. Feeling like lightning has struck me. I freeze in place.
39:48I stare at Elliot in disbelief. What did you say? Say that again. Elliot nods and confirms firmly.
39:54Yes, Mr. Erickson. Ms. Murray's hormone levels don't match the pregnancy indicators. Isabel's
39:59face turns deathly pale. She can barely stand. Her eyes are filled with panic and fear. I'm
40:04clearly pregnant. I have the lab report. How can you say otherwise? No, that's impossible. Dr.
40:09Frazier, did you make a mistake? I look down at her. A mistake? Are you saying all three tests were
40:14wrong? Or were you never pregnant from the start? Isabel stiffens. Her eyes dart around in panic. No,
40:19I really carried your child. Why don't you believe me? I stand up and shake off her hand with my
40:24foot.
40:25My voice rises sharply. Isabel, tell me the truth. Why? Why did you fake the report to fool me? The
40:31door isn't fully closed. Medical staff and passersby have heard the commotion and stop to watch.
40:36Isabel turns pale, lips trembling, panic rising. I glance at the gathering crowd. My voice rises for
40:43all to hear. You can't say it? I'll spit it out then. This woman is my wife. Yet she cheats
40:49on me with another man. She and her mother team up to lie to me. She helps her lover harm
40:53my company.
40:54She wants to destroy and bankrupt me. Gasps ripple through the crowd. Whispers erupt instantly.
41:00Disgusted looks fall on Isabel. Her face turns green. She scrambles up to silence me.
41:05Stop talking nonsense, Mike. You can't slander me. I step aside to dodge her. Then I shove her to the
41:10ground. Nonsense. I have footage of you and Tristan at a hotel and you searching for the USB token in
41:16my
41:16briefcase. Want me to show them? Looking pale, she shakes her head frantically. The murmurs around
41:21us stab at her like needles. She covers her head, trembling uncontrollably. I continue, my voice
41:27dripping with ridicule. Her mother and brother are even more greedy. Over the years, they squeeze
41:32me dry. House, car, job. They want it all. Greedy as hell. They even ask me for a villa, a
41:37Maybach,
41:38and $500,000. When I refuse, they throw tantrums and call me ungrateful. And this woman stands by
41:44her family and pressures me. She shows no regard at all for our marriage. Now, when her scheme fails,
41:49she forges a pregnancy test to trap me with a non-existent child so she can keep draining me
41:54for money. Does she fit to be a wife or a mother? People around us begin cursing her, outraged on
41:59my
41:59behalf. Seeing the contempt and hearing whispers, Isabel breaks. She collapses onto the floor, sobbing
42:06loudly. Seeing this, Elliot quickly calls the staff. Everyone, please disperse. Do not get in the way.
42:12I take out my phone and call a reporter in front of Isabel, tone calm. Is this metro morning news?
42:17I have a major story here. Would you like a scoop? When Isabel hears this, she cries even harder.
42:23She crawls over, clutching my leg and begging. Mike, no, please don't call the reporters. I'll
42:28never do it again. I'll pay all the debts. Please don't ruin me. I kick her away, gaze icy. Now
42:34you
42:34regret it? Too late. When you did all this, you should have known you'd lose everything.
42:39I hang up and look at Isabel on the floor. There isn't a shred of pity in me. What she
42:44does is beyond forgiveness. Her deception and betrayal not only hurt me, they trample
42:48the very foundation of marriage. Before long, several reporters arrive, and they swarm Isabel
42:53with questions. They ask if she conspired with another man, if she forged the lab report.
42:59They ask what she is thinking. Why would she betray such a great husband? Does she regret
43:03it? Isabel is surrounded by the reporters. In the end, she faints on the spot. Medical staff rush
43:08her onto a hospital bed and begin treating her. I watch the scene unfold, then turn and
43:13leave without hesitation. Soon, headlines about her cheating, faking pregnancy, and greed go
43:18viral, sparking online debates. People flood the comments, condemning Isabel and her family.
43:25Isabel loses her job and her reputation. She becomes a social outcast, shunned everywhere.
43:31And all of this is the result of her own actions. It's the heavy price she pays for her deception
43:35and betrayal. I stand at my office window, watching the traffic below. With a glass of
43:40red wine in my hand, I smile coldly. After divorcing Isabel, I bury myself in work. Using
43:46my ability and leverage over Brandon, I strip him of power. Half a year later, I acquire
43:52all his shares. The finance firm becomes mine. I become the sole shareholder and chairman,
43:58achieving professional success. Now my net worth reaches the billions. There are gorgeous women
44:04around me. But I'll never trust easily again, especially women. I'll use my ability to see
44:08cheating rates to choose carefully and avoid the same mistake. I stand in my top floor office,
44:14looking over the city. My heart swells with emotion. The betrayal hurts deeply, but also
44:18makes me stronger. It's a lesson about greed and hypocrisy. I also learned that only by growing
44:23stronger can I have true happiness. From now on, I'll give my best to boost my company further and
44:28build my own business empire. As for those who betray and hurt me, they can spend the rest of their
44:32lives in endless regret and suffering.
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