Chapter 5

The worst kind of blackmail in the world is emotional blackmail, that creeps like an invincible virus into your veins—once you’re caught, you’re not getting away.

Likewise, psychological abuse is the most extreme abuse there is. Physical violence, profanities, and even facial expressions are unnecessary for the total devastation of a person’s heart.

I used those two weapons perfectly, to the point that everyone knew that Scarlet was a cheater, and everyone hurled abuse no matter where she went.

In contrast, they all showed sympathy and kindness to me.

They would curse Scarlet’s name with the harshest curses, and advise me to get a divorce, with some of the women even saying that they would introduce me to better ladies—on occasion, directly in front of Scarlet. I really enjoyed the rage in Scarlet eyes and her quivering lips during such moments, and yet she would never say a word.

She had lost the right to even complain.

And at home, we basically had zero communication apart fro