In the middle of our life story, there are complicated family ties that can quickly develop into lies and betrayals. Victor, the main character, is getting ready to go on a long-awaited trip overseas with his girlfriend. He is sure that his wife doesn’t know anything about the things he keeps from her. But underneath her calm exterior, she is worried and has a plot for revenge.
She is sick of her spouse lying to her and fooling her, so she resolves to take action. Clara’s long-running spy game is coming to an end, and it will break the illusion that her family is content. In this espionage game, will the woman who doesn’t know what’s going on win or the husband who knows what’s going on and can take care of himself? Today was a good day for Victor.
Finally, he would get to spend a whole week with Lucy, the woman he loved. They wouldn’t have to hide in leased houses, text each other like kids, or act like their relationship was simply about work anymore. He already had a certificate for two people to go to Hawaii in his car. It was the key to the long-awaited trip with the woman he loved. There was a bogus document in his wife’s briefcase that said “Business Trip Authorization to Miami.” He was meant to go to Miami to buy new equipment for the firm.
Victor came home at night, like he always did. He kissed his wife, Clara, read his daughter’s diary, and then had dinner with the rest of the family. He didn’t demonstrate how happy he was, though. Everything was proceeding as planned, and every little thing had been planned out. He told his wife before bed, “I’m leaving tomorrow for a week.”
Will you miss me? “Of course I will,” Clara said, pushing away a small doubt that sometimes crossed her mind. “And where are you going this time?” she said quietly, even though she knew the answer would be the same as it always was. Victor said, “Oh, not far, to Miami.” He didn’t care at all.
The company decided to buy new tools; thus, I have to leave. Clara had thought for a long time that her husband was cheating on her, but she had no proof. She wasn’t sure about any of her guesses. She always watched how he acted, looking for even the smallest hints that he was cheating, but he was always proficient at hiding them.
Victor was cautious, so she knew it would be difficult to get him to talk. But her gut told her that the deception about the business trip to Miami wasn’t right. Clara had been playing a spy game for a long time, collecting bits of information and putting them together to figure them out. At first, there were indirect signs, like her spouse suddenly going on business trips, getting unusual phone calls, or changing his demeanor.
But today she finally uncovered evidence that showed he had been unfaithful to her. Like she did every night, Clara walked down to the garage late at night to check on her husband’s car and other things. Victor was already asleep. Finally, there it was: luck! She saw the coupon, which had the names Victor Thompson and Lucy Vargas written on it in black and white.
She had proof that he had cheated, and everything made sense now. Her Victor had made a giant error by leaving such a vital thing out in the open. As her husband prepared for work in the morning, Clara smiled to herself. She could hardly stop herself from being sarcastic. His last lie suddenly appeared silly and amusing.
“And what are you going to change about the production?” she asked, looking at her husband with a hint of fury. Victor added, “We’re opening a new workshop,” but he didn’t show any emotion. Now we’ll be putting different pictures on T-shirts. “Picture this: I’ll make one with your picture on it and wear it so you’re always with me.”
“Yeah, right,” Clara said, trying not to chuckle. She thought, “That cheating liar will wear my picture.” She had already made a clear plan for revenge, and now she was convinced that all of his “business trips” would be over soon. Victor managed a major ad agency that did business all across the country.
Clara was always suspicious because he was frequently going on business trips. He had only been home three times a week lately. Clara had known for a long time that money couldn’t make up for lies and betrayal, even though the family had everything they needed and the company made a lot of money. She had only been able to put off getting a divorce due to money, but now she could see that she couldn’t wait any longer.
It was time to stop living two lives. The idea of revenge that was growing in her mind would be more than just a reaction to his cheating; it would be a real tragedy for Victor. Clara had wanted a partner for a long time, but she never found one. Clara thought about striking back at them because they had signed a prenup before the wedding.
Ethan, Victor’s longtime friend and lawyer, wrote this paperwork. There was a little caveat that said that if either spouse cheated, they would lose all of the property they had bought together in the divorce. Ten years ago, Clara was a stupid, naive person who signed this contract without thinking about what it would mean. But Victor was already smart and sly by then. He understood exactly how this idea could help him in the future.
Clara’s parents told him to agree to these terms and provided him money to help his business grow. This paper was what kept their marriage from ending for good. If they got divorced, Clara would lose everything: their house, their business, their money, and everything else they had worked diligently to achieve together over the years. But did she care for Victor? …
Clara had not been able to answer this question for a long time. At first, she might have liked him. But just now, she was more interested in the prospect of getting pregnant, moving away from her parents, and beginning fresh. The only good thing about this story was Sophia, their adorable little girl.
Victor really liked his daughter, so he dusted her up. He was a father who cared and paid attention. And Sophia was the best thing that ever happened to him. But things with Clara slowly got worse.
That pretty young girl who used to be a true treasure for Victor was now just a dull aspect of his existence. He thought she was a pretty toy when he was a kid. She was slim like a model, had delicate features, and had blue eyes that could tell a lot. He liked to take her to parties and other social gatherings because he was proud of how gorgeous she was. But as time went on, this respect turned into not caring.
Victor found comfort in other women because he was sick of the same old problems at home. And one of them turned into Lucy. On the other hand, Clara tried to be calm and keep the peace in the house while their marriage fell apart. For the sake of their child.
But now that she had the voucher for two, she started to think of a way to get out of this mess without losing everything. Victor always wanted to be the star of the show. He needed people to say positive things about him, which only made his ego bigger. He wore bright, fashionable clothes that always caught people’s eyes. He even acquired a lovely sports car to show how important he was.
Victor wanted to be around people that were powerful, wealthy, and successful, just like him. However, if someone failed to meet his standards, he readily made them appear inferior to demonstrate how much better he was with money and in social situations. Victor also put significant effort into growing the business, giving it his all. His ad agency was doing well, and every year he got new clients.
One of the most important people in this drama was Lucy, his secretary and personal assistant. Victor hired her five years ago, and it was largely because she looked outstanding, not because she was brilliant at her job. She wasn’t particularly excellent at her job, but that didn’t concern her too much. Lucy didn’t have any morals, which would make up for whatever problems she had at work.
She would do a lot of things for money, and Victor saw the trend right away and took advantage of it. The company got a lot more important contracts because of her. Victor didn’t know how Lucy got these contracts, but he had a clever idea. She was a woman who always got what she wanted.
Lucy looked like a lovely Hollywood mulatto with her black hair and light Mediterranean tan. She wasn’t hesitant to use her looks to get what she wanted, and she understood how to drive men crazy. Because of this, Lucy made the most money of anyone who worked for Victor. She didn’t care that he was married and had a daughter.
But Lucy didn’t take Clara’s place since her freedom was more essential to her than anything else. She would rather not be married or make any promises. But she was still true to Victor in her own way. He did save her mother once by paying for an emergency surgery that Lucy couldn’t pay for.
She thought about him in a very different way after he acted. She might have even loved him in her own way, not as a man but as a boss she was happy to have. Lucy was very pleased that their trip to Hawaii was coming up soon. She had always wanted to go to a different nation where she could forget about her problems and enjoy the beautiful things in life.
Victor was her way into a world where she could have everything at once. Lucy stayed with Victor even though she wanted more and appreciated lovely things. She didn’t go to someone who could make more money since she cared about him. Part of the reason Victor’s money developed so swiftly was because of her.
Lucy helped him a lot since she was brilliant at solving difficulties and making excellent bargains. Lucy taxied to the airport in the morning with her already-packed bag. Victor should have been there waiting for her. She was excited about their journey together, which would be bright and joyful. They wouldn’t have to worry about anything for a week, and they would always remember it.
Victor was still in a positive mood because he had just kissed his wife farewell. He was sure that everything was going well because he was looking forward to spending a week of fun with Lucy. But this time, he wasn’t sure about Clara’s behavior. She didn’t say, “Have a good day, dear,” today. Instead, she seemed chilly and distant.
She didn’t say a word and looked at him in an odd, almost afraid way as he left. Victor was angered by this, but he quickly forgot about it. Clara had known for a long time that Victor was cheating on her, but she thought it was all in her imagination. But she had proof now.
And deep down, she was ready to make big changes. Since she was a journalist, she always knew how to get to the bottom of things and find the truth. And now her gut was telling her that the truth was about to come out. But this job never paid her.
She did journalism more for fun than to make money for herself and her spouse. She worked as a freelance writer for a fashion magazine. Although she did not publish extensively, it provided her with a sense of significance and liberation. Journalism made her feel important and made her life more exciting.
Doing what she loved. It wasn’t just a job for her; it was a means to reveal who she was and a challenge for both her and society. Clara knew she would have to face something really difficult. But she was ready.
Victor had no idea that this excellent business trip could be the beginning of the end for him. She was already planning things in her brain. Clara felt angry and upset when Victor left her alone. She hadn’t truly cared about him in a long time, and the fact that he went to Hawaii with his mistress was the last straw. But the retaliation she meticulously planned and thought about wasn’t something she did on the spur of the moment.
This was the exact idea she had in mind. Ethan, Victor’s longtime buddy who had been furious at him lately, was a big part of her plot. Ethan and Victor were friends when they were kids, and it looked like they would always be friends. But things got worse between them when Victor became a successful and wealthy businessman…
Lately, Ethan, a lawyer, has been having a hard time. He was having trouble with money and had lost a lot of lawsuits in a row. He pleaded with Victor for help because he really needed money to pay his office rent. Victor, on the other hand, clearly said no and said that all of his money was tied up in the firm and he couldn’t afford to waste it on such stupid things. Ethan could barely stop himself from hitting his old friend in the face since what he said was so rude and mean.
He didn’t even shake Victor’s hand or say goodbye before he went. Deep down, he still hated Victor. Clara and Ethan had been friends for a long time, but they had gotten even closer in the previous several months. She knew that he and Victor didn’t get along, and their argument was a big part of her plot to get back at them.
Ethan knew all that was wrong with Victor, both in his personal and professional life. Clara had wanted to talk to him about how to make things work for her for a long time. She knew that with his help, she could ruin Victor’s fake happiness and leave the marriage without losing any of the items they had acquired together. Now that her Victor was far away, her plan for revenge was in motion.
She knew Victor had cheated on her more than once, but the vacation with Lucy made her decision come faster. Clara wasn’t going to let this chance for revenge pass her by because Victor made it happen for her. Clara said goodbye to her husband as he left for work, sent her daughter Sophia to school, and then picked up the phone. The first person to call was Ethan. “Hey, Ethan!” she replied, dropping all politeness.
“Do you still want to get back at Victor for what he did to you?” Of course I do! I can still see how cocky he is! “Awesome!” Ethan said, clearly upset. “Then let’s talk about our prenup.
Please get the divorce paperwork ready. Is there already a reason for the divorce? Ethan was intrigued and inquired. “There will be in a few days.”
He and his girlfriend departed on vacation today. That’s fine, Clara, but you know I can’t move on without proof.
There will be proof shortly. Don’t worry! “Good,” Clara said with confidence.
Ethan answered, “Then I’m really looking forward to it!” He was definitely looking forward to something intriguing occurring. After Ethan hung up, Clara took the next step and called a photographer she knew from the magazine where she worked as a freelancer.
“Hey, Arthur! What are your thoughts on going to the Pacific Ocean for free for three days? “Hey, Clara!” she asked with a mischievous look. Arthur responded, “That sounds interesting.”
“But the way you sound, not simply for nothing?” Of course, it wasn’t just a coincidence. “That will take some work. Your profile has it all!” Clara said.
“I’m always ready!” “Yes!” “Let me tell you the name of the hotel where my husband is staying,” the photographer said with a smile. “Easy as pie!” He won’t be by himself there. I need pictures and as many juicy facts as I can get, if you know what I mean. Arthur answered yes right away.
“And you’ll email them to me?” “Well, you know. For that, Clara, it’s at the rate—going according to plan.” Clara merely smiled.
Clara simply had to wait, and the wait was worth it for her. Two days later, she got the pictures she had been waiting for in her inbox. In the pictures, her husband, Victor, kisses Lucy with passion. In other pictures, they are sitting in a pub, smiling, and clearly having a wonderful time together.
Clara obtained a whole pack of these kinds of pictures. “More than enough proof of cheating.” She swiftly texted Ethan all the pictures without wasting any time. “Ethan, what do you think of this dirt? Is it all right?” She remarked in a chilly, certain voice.
“More than enough,” Ethan said, pleased with how things turned out. “Your prenup says that as soon as you file for divorce, you will get Victor’s business and all of his things, including the car.” “I’ll make sure the case goes quickly and smoothly.”
It was evident that Clara was happy. Her plan was going well. Victor didn’t know what was going on, but he was having a wonderful time on vacation with Lucy. The beach, the clubs, the late-night walks, and the nights full of yearning…
They felt like they were in heaven because of all this. They stopped worrying and let go of all their stress. But eventually, all good things must come to an end. Victor had already started to mentally come back to reality because their vacation was ending the next day.
When his phone vibrated out of the blue, he got a text that made him halt in his tracks. The message said, “Because of the divorce, all of your assets are frozen.” Victor stared at the screen in disbelief, not knowing what to say. He couldn’t believe what was happening.
It seemed like everything in his life fell apart in an instant. Lucy instantly peeked over his shoulder when she saw how tense his face was. “What’s wrong, dear?” she asked. Victor said, “My wife’s plans,” and he knew exactly what had happened.
He thought of the prenup he had signed years ago, which he had believed was not significant at the time. Oh my God, this foolish chick. She got the better of him. Victor now knew that when he went home, there would be more than just an awkward talk waiting for him.
Things were changing quickly in his life, and the problems were just starting. When Victor got home, the first thing he saw was a lovely stack of vacation photos on the coffee table. His wife was sitting on the couch and looking at the pictures very closely. She held a picture of him kissing Lucy passionately in front of many palm trees.
The spouse knew that everything was out in the open, and he felt a rush of fear. “Hi, dear,” he said as he walked into the room, trying to sound like himself. “Hey.” How is the new equipment? Are you already at work? Clara asked without expressing any emotion and remained at the photo.
Victor thought it was foolish to keep lying, as if nothing had happened. He groaned and muttered, “Forgive me, I was wrong.” All he could say was, “I lied to you.”
His voice was weak, and it didn’t seem like he used to be sure of himself. Clara calmly laid the photo down and looked him in the eye. “Don’t worry about me,” she said. I’m not sad. Do you know why? The reason for my happiness is that I now have control over my life.
“You are back to zero.” What she said made Victor feel like his life was crumbling apart. He was used to being the best, but now he was a loser. “By the way, dear,” Clara went on.
“After we get divorced, you’ll only be able to see our daughter on weekends,” she said in a colder voice. I have told her that you lied to her, and she was surprised by this news. She would rather not be with you.
These were the last things Victor’s wife said to him, and they hurt him more than anything else. He couldn’t stand the thought of his daughter Sophia turning away from him because he loved her so much. Victor understood that things would never be the same for him again.
Victor revealed that his well-planned spy game had gone wrong when all the cards were shown.
The illusion of control fell apart like a house of cards. While he was having fun with his romantic relationships, Clara was already putting her plan into motion like a master planner. The wife’s revenge came out of nowhere, but it was going to happen. The spouse realized that he was just a pawn in someone else’s game.
People are right when they say you shouldn’t hurry revenge. After all, cold revenge is the greatest kind. Clara, who was calm and sure of herself, got what she desired. And even better, she got to make the last point on her own terms.