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At 3:00 AM, my wife on a business trip transfers $999,999 to me.  The message reads: I will love you forever.  At the same time, my twin brother sends me a photo of the two of them sleeping in each other's arms.  Calmly, I take out the divorce papers and wheel myself away from the home I've lived in for ten years.  I know that declarations of love after midnight are just guilt from infidelity. ———— The wife's bank transfer and bedroom photo arrived together in the early hours of the morning.  The "I will love you forever" message beneath

At Midnight, My Wife Transfers $999,999 to Me

The leaker was known for their credibility in breaking news.


Four photos were posted. One clearly showed my face and Autumn's, while the others were misleading shots taken from deceptive angles.


The public outcry was overwhelming, with many details being dug up through doxxing.


Though I had been discreet and rarely appeared publicly with Stella, she was still a celebrity constantly subject to paparazzi shots wherever she went.


Someone had secretly photographed us at the recent gala.


A video of Stella defending me was posted online. Public opinion quickly shifted in her favor, placing us in an impossible situation.


"How disgusting, neglecting his CEO wife to cheat with a disabled woman."


"Birds of a feather flock together I guess. Look, he's missing his left leg, so he had to find someone else imperfect to feel balanced."


"Talk about biting the hand that feeds you. Kael's art studio barely makes any money!"


Chapter 5