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Melissa’s tear–streaked face as she got into the car was a sight of defeat, but for me, it was a victory I had longed for. I sent the video I had recorded to several well–known bloggers and influencers I had contacted beforehand. With
the footage and the public’s growing interest, making Melissa infamous was only a matter of
time.
Even if Joseph wanted to protect her, he
couldn’t do so openly without risking his own reputation.
Geneva watched my actions with a mix of awe and satisfaction. “Damn, you really made the most of this situation. While the two sides are in
conflict, the opportunist benefits. Now the
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mistress is in the spotlight.”
She linked her arm with mine, a genuine smile on her face. “Finally, I can breathe easier.”
But then her expression turned serious as she looked at me. “So, what about Joseph?”
Everyone knew I had been devoted to Joseph, willing to sacrifice anything for him. I had allowed myself to become a soft target for too long, making many forget that I, too, had a sharp edge. I wasn’t the kind of person to be manipulated easily.
“Of course,” I replied with a steely resolve, “it’s all about getting even.”
Melissa’s scandal quickly hit the trending topics. Social media was flooded with outrage and
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**“What a shameless woman! She knew he was
married and still threw herself at him. She’s perfectly capable of earning a living, but chose to be a mistress.“**
**“Look at that so–called brother–he’s
despicable, daring to act like that in public. Who knows what kind of brother he really is.“**
**“This woman has truly set a new low for
human behavior.“**
“Another day of fearing marriage, it seems.‘
**❝So, what exactly does marriage offer women? Ultimately, it’s still men who are to
blame.”
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Joseph was overwhelmed by the fallout. Reports of his “beloved” mistress threatening suicide and demanding a formal relationship, or an abortion, were causing him immense stress. Melissa’s pleas and emotional outbursts only added to the chaos, with daily cries for Joseph to give her a title or for her to be taken to the hospital.
Joseph was fraught with anxiety, afraid that Melissa, in her impulsive state, might make a rash decision regarding her pregnancy or her future. He stayed by her side, carefully soothing and managing her distress every day.
Meanwhile, he was also trying to mitigate the public outcry, working tirelessly to present Melissa as a victim deserving of sympathy. He was intent on reshaping her image to garner public support and empathy.
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At the same time, Joseph kept up the facade with me, constantly sighing and expressing his stress. He tried to keep me placated, even as he juggled multiple crises.
“Faye,” he said one day, his voice laden with fatigue, “the company has been incredibly busy lately.”
“I might need some more time to get everything sorted out. Once things settle, how about we plan a trip together?”
Joseph’s ability to juggle so many issues and still paint a picture of future plans was almost admirable. Despite knowing he was a deceitful man, I found myself reminiscing about the times we shared. It pained me to realize that the person I had loved so deeply, who had seemed
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so genuine, was in fact hollow and unfaithful.
I was still deeply in love with him, unaware of the full extent of his betrayal. It felt like I was the punchline of a cruel joke
I reached out to my parents, giving them a brief account of what had transpired recently. I finally mustered the courage to repeat my earlier request. “I want a divorce.”
