The Wretched Mistress - Chapter 124

“What did you say?!”

One problem to another. Alex had never felt so betrayed until this moment. His father had just dropped a bomb of information into his head. Looking at the big box in front of him, he felt uneasy.

Theo sighed and shook his head. The Black Dragon Club’s claws had dug so much information against his son’s wife Francesca. He had already read everything and did cross-examinations when he had received the information about 2 weeks ago. He was still digging more information about them but most of the evidences inside the box was true. Only then did he showed this to his son. Not that he doesn’t trust his son’s capabilities, but when it comes to love; his son becomes dumb as f.u.c.k. He and his wife had bad vibes towards her on that very first day. Though Francesca looks weak, she had a glint of hidden evil on her eyes. Something that only happens when one isn’t raised right or has too many negative feelings inside one’s heart.

For the Black Dragon Club to do this kind of effort, Theo had some thoughts about it. He didn’t dare mention to his son about Cefei. For what his son knew, Cefei was only a college friend. For Alex, Cefei was the person who has too much time on his hands, a shrewd businessman and a trickster. Theo had two conclusions. Either Cefei had become guilty for the trick he pulled towards Alex and April or Cefei had other plans. Either way, The Black Dragon Club was opening their eyes to the people around them.

Inside the box, there was several things that could make one gape for hours. Different files for different situations. Not only Francesca’s involvement towards April’s latest event but also all her hidden dealings, evil transactions, and agendas. Pictures, CCTV and voice recordings, Profiles of all her subordinates and partners, Connections, Public and Private Properties, Bank Accounts and more. Pieces of evidence worth of 10 years. It made Theo’s head ache for these past two weeks. He didn’t dare tell his wife, for she had a lot on her plate already.

“Everything is inside and I’ve already done some cross-examinations. The Black Dragon Club is helping us clean our environment. You’ve let me down once son, don’t let it happen again. Else, most of the important people in your heart will be in danger or worse. These are only some of the information. When you get your head straight, come to my office and we’ll discuss it.” Theo left his son’s office, leaving him to face the cruel things that his (Alex) wife had done.

Alex sat on his wide and empty office. His father had just dumped a huge bomb on his head. Slowly, he opened the big box. Pulling one file at a time, Alex’s heart and mind became heavier and heavier. He could not believe what he was reading. Some he knew but most, he doesn’t. He didn’t know that his wife had this kind of side. Francesca was such an angel when they had started. When did it all change?

The more he read the more he saw the signs of her changing. It all started when they had gotten married. Was marrying her the wrong move then? On the very last file, his hands froze. His eyes became red from anger and sadness. The file was dated 10 years ago. It wasn’t just about her but the both of them. The files contained pieces of evidence about him being drugged. Where Francesca got the drug and how she made use of it. 10 years ago and the latest drugged incident.

Alex then started chuckling. Higher until he was laughing. His hands crumpled the file. It didn’t take long for his laughter to turn into silent sobs. He leaned his head and body into his swiveling chair.

“No wonder… No wonder… My parents were right about you but I was so naive! I don’t even have the energy to get mad. It’s like I’ve known it but was too blind to care. I’ve loved you and fought for you and yet, this is how I get repaid. Treachery and betrayal. You have schemed again’st me from the very first day of meeting me. For what? Just so you could get under my pants and become your backer? Although you weren’t really asking me for money, you still made me feel guilty by giving it to you. Were you just playing with me then? You were using my emotions to gain something from me?

HA HA HA HA… So naive. No wonder I even can’t protect April. I was so blind. HA HA HA.” His eyes sting. Tears flew down his face. He was such a weak man. He had let his heart follow what it wants and yet, it brought him into this situation. Can he even call himself a man? Was it wrong to follow one’s heart? Didn’t everyone say to follow your heart and dreams?

It felt like he made a mistake this time. Although his heart was all about April now, there was still a part that held his wife. One could not easily remove it, he guessed, not until now. It opened his eyes to the painful truth that his wife had used him. Used him until he was no longer useful to her? Then why was she doing all of these? Does she think that I’m her property? All these thoughts whirl inside his head. His eyes were closed. He didn’t have any energy anymore. Their marriage was about to finally end. He had been working on divorcing her since he had decided to end it. It might’ve taken long since Francesca wasn’t willing to cooperate but with all of this evidence, it would only take him a week to end it. Somehow, he felt relief. Although the pain was still there, it numbs him to the point of clarity. Now that he had April beside him and also their son, It was time to bring everything into their rightful places. This time, he knew who he should cherish and who not to.

This kind of painful truth will set him free!