She Satisfies Her Lover, I Destroy Her World

She was wearing an apron, sitting at the dining table waiting for me, but I never sat down.

After washing up, I placed the divorce papers on the table.

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

"I only care about where the woman I love goes. You're not her."

Tears started falling. She cried silently, and admittedly, she did look pitiful.

That used to work on me. Now I felt nothing.

"Do we really have to get divorced?"

"Yes."

"Honey, I went to my mom's place last night. When I got back late, my dad just suspected we were having problems and nearly had an episode."

"If he finds out we're getting divorced, his body won't be able to take it."

"How is that my problem?"

"How can you be so cold-blooded?"

Looking at Lois, still putting on her little performance, I cut straight through her lies.

"Did you not notice the kid isn't home? I dropped him off at your mother's yesterday. You didn't see him?"

Lois's expression froze. "I didn't know how to explain things to my family, but my dad's health problems are real. He can't handle stress. That's why I didn't dare go home in the middle of the night."

She added with a hint of reproach, "You know his health is bad. How could you drop the child off there in the middle of the night?"

I stared at her. "Think before you speak. You're the one who cheated. Your affair is the reason I had to bring the child over in the first place. You're the one who caused your father's stress."

"What, did you think your father would be fine with it when you were cheating?"

"I didn't cheat." Lois cried harder. "You can't accuse me of something I didn't do."

"Whether it's a false accusation or not, you know the truth. You have three days to think it over. If you won't agree to a mutual divorce, I'll file a lawsuit."

"And pack your things today and get out. The sight of you makes me sick."

I stood and left without acknowledging her tears. I had more important things to do today.

Owen Black. Master's degree from overseas. Planning director at Starfall Media Group.

The man who'd been sleeping with my wife. Today, I was going to pay him a visit.

Neither half of that cheating pair deserved to walk away unscathed.

Getting a meeting with such a busy man required an appointment. I had the receptionist contact him using only my name, and he agreed to see me immediately.

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

"Anyone who doesn't know Luminos Culture Group has a legendary operations director named Logan Dickerson doesn't deserve to be in this industry."

Owen extended his hand. "Director Dickerson, I hope you're here to discuss a partnership."

I didn't take it. "Can't you sense why I'm here?"

Owen gave an awkward laugh. "A man of Director Dickerson's status and standing certainly doesn't lack for female company. Is this really necessary?"

"Then let me have a go with your wife."

Owen's face darkened. He leaned back in his chair. "Going after a married woman is immoral. I'll own that."

He narrowed his eyes at me. "But is it illegal?"

"Director Dickerson's professional abilities are well known in the industry. You're this." He gave me a thumbs-up.

"But when it comes to being a husband, you're this." He turned his pinky finger downward. "Lois learned quite a few tricks from me. Did she ever try them out on you?"

"Bet you want to hit me right now."

"Too bad. Sleeping with your wife isn't a crime, but assault is."

The corner of Owen's mouth curled upward. He didn't laugh out loud.

But that silent provocation and mockery was far more infuriating than any sound could have been.

Unfortunately for him, he didn't find a trace of anger on my face.

I calmly pulled out a flash drive and slid it across the desk toward him. "Take a look. I'm confident you'll find a different tone to speak to me in."

I never walked into a fight I wasn't prepared to win. I didn't come here to be humiliated.