There are complicated family relationships in the middle of our life story that can rapidly turn into lies and betrayals. Victor, the main character, is getting set to go on a long-awaited journey with his lover to another country. He knows that his wife doesn’t know anything about the things he hides from her. But inside, she is terrified and develops a plan for revenge.
She is tired of her husband lying to her and playing games with her, so she decides to do something about it. Clara’s long-running spy game is coming to an end, and it will shatter the illusion that her family is happy. In this spy game, will the woman who doesn’t know what’s going on win, or will the husband who knows what’s going on and can take care of himself win? Victor had a good day today.
Finally, he would get to spend an entire week with the woman he loved, Lucy. They wouldn’t have to rent houses and hide out in them, text each other like kids, or pretend their relationship was only about work anymore. He had a ticket for two individuals to go to Hawaii in his car. It was the key to the long-awaited journey with the woman he loved. There was a fake document in his wife’s briefcase that said “Business Trip Authorization to Miami.” He was supposed to go to Miami to buy new equipment for the company.
Victor returned home at night, just like he always did. He kissed his wife Clara, read his daughter’s diary, and then had dinner with the rest of the family. But he didn’t show how thrilled he was. Everything was going according to plan, and every little thing had been planned. He said to his wife before bed, “I’m leaving for a week tomorrow.”
Are you going to miss me? “Of course I will,” Clara answered, pushing aside a faint doubt that sometimes crossed her thoughts. “And where are you going this time?” she said quietly, even though she knew the response would be the same as it always was. “Oh, not far, to Miami,” Victor said. He didn’t care at all.
I have to go since the corporation opted to buy new tools. Clara had suspected for a long time that her husband was cheating on her, but she didn’t have any proof. She didn’t know if any of her guesses were right. She always paid attention to how he acted, seeking for even the smallest signs that he was cheating, but he was always good at hiding them.
Victor was careful, so she knew it would be hard to convince him to open up. But her instinct warned her that the lie about the business trip to Miami wasn’t true. Clara had been playing a spy game for a long time, gathering bits of information and putting them together to solve the puzzle. There were signals at first that weren’t very clear, like her husband suddenly departing on business trips, getting strange phone calls, or acting differently.
But today she finally found proof that he had cheated on her. Clara went down to the garage late at night, as she did every night, to check on her husband’s car and other things. Victor was already in bed. At last, there it was: luck! The coupon had the names Victor Thompson and Lucy Vargas written on it in black and white.
She had proof that he had lied, and now everything made sense. Victor made a huge mistake by leaving something so important out in the open. Clara grinned to herself as her husband got ready for work in the morning. It was hard for her to quit being snarky. His previous lie suddenly seemed funny and ridiculous.
“And what are you going to change about the production?” she inquired, looking at her husband with a tinge of anger. Victor said, “We’re opening a new workshop,” but he didn’t seem to care. Now we’ll be placing different pictures on shirts. “Imagine this: I’ll make one with your picture on it and wear it so you’re always with me.”
“Yeah, right,” Clara responded, holding back a laugh. She thought, “That cheating liar will wear my picture.” She had previously formed a clear plan for retaliation, and now she was sure that all of his “business trips” would be finished shortly. Victor ran a big advertising agency that worked all across the country.
Because he was often going on business trips, Clara was always suspicious. He had only been home three times a week lately. Clara had understood for a long time that money couldn’t make up for lies and betrayal, even though the family had everything they needed and the business was doing well. She had only been able to put off obtaining a divorce because of money, but now she knew she couldn’t wait any longer.
It was time to cease living two different lives. The retaliation she was thinking about would be more than simply a response to his adultery; it would be a real tragedy for Victor. Clara had been looking for a mate for a long time, but she never found one. Clara thought about getting back at them because they had signed a prenup before the wedding.
Victor’s lawyer and long-time buddy Ethan wrote these papers. There was a small warning that indicated that if either spouse cheated, they would lose all of the property they had bought together in the divorce. Clara was a dumb, ignorant person who signed this contract without thinking about what it would entail ten years ago. But by then, Victor was already smart and sneaky. He knew exactly how this notion could aid him later on.
Clara’s parents told him to agree to these terms and gave him money to help his firm develop. This paper was the only thing that stopped their marriage from ending. If they got divorced, Clara would lose all they had worked so hard to build together over the years: their house, their business, their money, and everything else they had worked so hard to build. But did she love Victor? …
For a long time, Clara couldn’t answer this question. She might have liked him at first. But right now, she was more interested in the idea of getting pregnant, moving away from her parents, and starting over. The only pleasant thing about this story was their cute little kid, Sophia.
Victor loved his daughter a lot, so he cleaned her up. He was a father who cared and paid attention. And Sophia was the nicest thing that ever happened to him. But things with Clara eventually got worse.
That attractive young girl who used to be a real treasure for Victor was now just a boring part of his life. When he was a kid, he thought she was a nice toy. She was thin like a model, had delicate features, and blue eyes that told a lot. He was proud of how beautiful she was and liked to take her to parties and other social events. But over time, this respect transformed into not caring.
Victor took consolation in other women because he was tired of the same old troubles at home. And one of them became Lucy. Clara, on the other hand, tried to be cool and keep the peace in the house while their marriage crumbled apart. For the sake of their kid.
But now that she had the voucher for two, she began to think of a method to get out of this jam without losing everything. Victor always wanted to be the main character. He needed people to say nice things about him, which only made his ego stronger. He constantly dressed bright, stylish attire that drew people’s attention. He even bought a nice sports car to show how important he was.
Victor wanted to be around people that were powerful, rich, and successful, as he was. But if someone didn’t reach his standards, he quickly made them look bad to show how much superior he was with money and in social situations. Victor also worked hard to expand the firm and gave it his best. His ad agency was doing well, and he gained new clients every year.
Lucy, his secretary and personal assistant, was one of the most crucial persons in this play. Victor hired her five years ago, mostly because she looked great, not because she was great at her work. She wasn’t very good at her job, but that didn’t bother her too much. Lucy didn’t have any morals, which would make up for whatever troubles she had at work.
Victor spotted the pattern right away and took advantage of it. She would do a lot of things for money. She helped the company get a lot more major contracts. Victor had a smart idea, but he didn’t know how Lucy received these contracts. She was a woman who always got what she wanted.
With her black hair and light Mediterranean tan, Lucy appeared like a beautiful Hollywood mulatto. She wasn’t afraid to use her attractiveness to achieve what she wanted, and she knew how to make men wild. Because of this, Lucy earned more money than everybody else who worked for Victor. She didn’t care that he was married and had a kid.
But Lucy didn’t take Clara’s place since her freedom was more important to her than anything else. She doesn’t want to get married or make any promises. But she was still loyal to Victor in her own way. He did save her mother once by paying for an emergency surgery that Lucy couldn’t afford.
After he did what he did, she saw him in a whole new light. She might have even loved him in her own way, not as a man but as a boss she was delighted to work for. Lucy was really happy that they will be going to Hawaii shortly. She had always wanted to go to another country where she could forget about her worries and enjoy the good things in life.
Victor was the key to a universe where she could have it all at once. Lucy stayed with Victor even though she desired more and liked nice things. Because she cared about him, she didn’t go to someone who could make more money. One reason Victor’s money grew so quickly was because of her.
Lucy was a big help to him because she was great at fixing problems and getting good deals. In the morning, Lucy took a taxi to the airport with her bag already packed. Victor should have been there to meet her. She was looking forward to their trip together, which will be bright and happy. For a week, they wouldn’t have to worry about anything, and they would always remember it.
Victor was still in a good mood because he had just said goodbye to his wife with a kiss. He knew things was going well since he was excited to have a week of fun with Lucy. But this time, he wasn’t sure what Clara was doing. Today, she didn’t say, “Have a good day, dear.” She looked cold and distant instead.
She didn’t say anything and looked at him in a strange, almost scared way as he walked away. Victor was mad at this, but he got over it fast. Clara had known for a long time that Victor was cheating on her, but she felt it was all in her head. But now she had proof.
And deep down, she was ready to alter a lot. She was a journalist, so she always knew how to unearth the truth and get to the bottom of things. And now her gut was telling her that the truth was about to come out. But this employment never paid her.
She did journalism more for fun than to make money for her and her husband. She was a freelance writer for a fashion magazine. She didn’t write a lot, but it made her feel important and free. Being a journalist made her feel important and made her life more interesting.
Doing what she liked. It wasn’t just a job for her; it was a way to show who she was and a challenge for both her and society. Clara knew she would have to deal with something really hard. But she was prepared.
Victor had no notion that this great business trip could be the end of his life. She was already making plans in her head. Clara was upset and sad when Victor left her alone. She hadn’t really cared about him in a long time, and when he traveled to Hawaii with his mistress, it was the last straw. But the revenge she carefully planned and thought about wasn’t something she performed on the heat of the moment.
This was exactly what she had in mind. Ethan, Victor’s long-time friend who had been mad at him lately, played a significant role in her plan. When Ethan and Victor were kids, they were pals, and it seemed like they would always be friends. But things got worse between them when Victor became a rich and successful businessman…
Ethan, a lawyer, has been having a rough time lately. He was having money problems and had lost a lot of lawsuits in a row. He begged Victor for help since he needed money to pay his office rent. Victor, on the other hand, firmly said no and claimed all of his money was tied up in the business and he couldn’t afford to waste it on such dumb things. Ethan could hardly stop himself from punching his old friend in the face since what he said was so harsh and mean.
Before he left, he didn’t even shake Victor’s hand or say goodbye. He still loathed Victor deep down. Clara and Ethan had been friends for a long time, but they had gotten even closer in the last few months. She knew that he and Victor didn’t like each other, and their fight was a significant part of her plan to get back at them.
Ethan knew everything that was wrong with Victor, both at work and in his personal life. For a long time, Clara had wanted to talk to him about how to make things work for her. She understood that with his help, she could shatter Victor’s artificial happiness and leave the marriage without losing any of the things they had bought together. Her plan for revenge was in motion now that her Victor was far away.
She knew Victor had cheated on her more than once, but the trip with Lucy made her decision come faster. Clara wasn’t going to let this chance for revenge slip away because Victor made it happen for her. Clara waved goodbye to her husband as he went for work, sent her daughter Sophia to school, and then picked up the phone. Ethan was the first person to call. “Hey, Ethan!” she said, not being courteous at all.
“Do you still want to get back at Victor for what he did to you?” Of course I do! I can still see how full of himself he is! Ethan exclaimed, “Awesome!” and sounded really upset. “Then let’s talk about our prenup.”
Please get the divorce papers ready. Is there already a reason for the divorce? Ethan was interested and said, “There will be in a few days.”
Today, he and his girlfriend left for vacation. That’s OK, Clara, but you know I can’t move on without proof.
There will be proof soon. Don’t worry! “Good,” Clara responded with confidence.
“I’m really looking forward to it then,” Ethan said. He was obviously looking forward to anything interesting happening. After Ethan hung up, Clara called a photographer she knew from the magazine where she worked as a freelancer.
“Hey, Arthur! What do you think about heading to the Pacific Ocean for three days for free? “Hey, Clara!” she said with a sly smile. “That sounds interesting,” Arthur said.
“But the way you sound, not just for nothing?” Of course, it wasn’t just a coincidence. “That will take some work. Your profile has everything!” Clara stated.
“Yes!” “I’m always ready!” “Let me tell you the name of the hotel where my husband is staying,” the photographer added with a smile. “Simple as pie!” He won’t be alone there. I need images and as many interesting details as I can obtain, if you know what I mean. Arthur said 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 just grinned.
Clara just had to wait, and the wait was worth it for her. Two days later, she got the images she had been waiting for in her email. Victor kisses Lucy with passion in the photographs. In other photographs, they are sitting in a bar, smiling, and obviously having a great time together.
Clara got a complete bundle of images like this. “More than enough proof of cheating.” She quickly sent Ethan all the images without wasting any time. “Ethan, what do you think of this dirt? Is it okay?” She said in a cold, sure voice.
“More than enough,” Ethan answered, happy with how things ended 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 clear that Clara was thrilled. Things were going nicely with her plan. Victor didn’t know what was going on, but he was having a great time on vacation with Lucy. The beach, the clubs, the late-night walks, and the evenings full of longing…
They thought they were in heaven because of all this. They stopped worried and got rid of all their stress. But in the end, everything good must come to an end. Because their vacation was ending the next day, Victor had already started to psychologically come back to reality.
He got a text that made him stop in his tracks when his phone vibrated out of the blue. The message added, “Because of the divorce, all of your assets are frozen.” Victor couldn’t believe what he was reading and didn’t know what to reply. He couldn’t believe what was going on.
He felt like everything in his life went apart in a flash. When Lucy realized how tight his face was, she quickly looked over his shoulder. She asked, “What’s wrong, dear?” Victor answered, “My wife’s plans,” and he knew exactly what had happened.
He remembered the prenup he had signed years ago, which he had assumed was not important at the time. Oh my God, this dumb girl. She beat him. Victor immediately knew that there would be more than simply an awkward conversation waiting for him when he got home.
Things were changing swiftly in his life, and the challenges were just beginning. Victor’s first sight when he arrived home was a beautiful pile of vacation pictures on the coffee table. His wife was seated on the couch and staring at the images quite intently. She had a picture of him kissing Lucy passionately in front of a lot of palm trees.
The spouse realized that everything was out in the open, and he was scared. “Hi, dear,” he said as he went into the room, attempting to sound like himself. “Hey.” How is the new gear? Are you at work yet? Clara asked without showing any emotion and stayed by the picture.
Victor thought it was dumb to keep lying like nothing had happened. He groaned and said, “I’m sorry, I was wrong.” All he could say was, “I lied to you.”
His voice was weak, and it didn’t sound like he used to be confident of himself. Clara put the picture down and looked him in the eye. “Don’t worry about me,” she said. I’m not sad. Do you know why? I’m happy because I have control over my life now.
“You are back to zero.” What she said made Victor feel like his life was falling apart. He was used to being the greatest, but now he was a loser. “By the way, my dear,” Clara said.
She replied in a colder voice, “After we get divorced, you can only see our daughter on weekends.” I told her that you lied to her, and she was shocked by this news. She doesn’t want to be with you.
Victor’s wife said these things to him right before she died, and they pained him more than anything else. He loved Sophia so much that he couldn’t tolerate the thought of her turning away from him. Victor knew that things would never be the same for him again.
Victor said that his well-planned spy game had gone badly when everyone saw all the cards.
The illusion of control broke apart like a deck of cards. Clara was already putting her plan into action like a master strategist, even if he was having fun with his love life. The wife got her revenge out of the blue, but it was going to happen. The spouse understood that he was only a piece in someone else’s game.
People are right when they say you shouldn’t rush revenge. After all, the best sort of revenge is cold. Clara, who was calm and sure of herself, got what she wanted. And even better, she got to make the last point on her own terms.
