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