All Chapters of He Got the Mistress. I Got the Empire.: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

That card was meant for our household expenses. Just last month, it still carried over 100,000 dollars.When I checked the records, I found they had been deliberately erased. So I went straight to the bank and requested the full statement.The largest expense stunned me—it was from the Hill Hotel, the very place I had visited earlier. 88,000 dollars, listed under "Birthday Party Package.""Daddy must be planning a surprise for me, right? Mommy, let's hurry over and give him a surprise too!"My daughter's innocent eyes sparkled with excitement, leaving me unable to think the worst of my husband, Freddy Richmond.But when we arrived at the banquet hall, the truth hit me like a knife.There stood Freddy in a tailored suit, smiling and chatting warmly with guests at the entrance. At his side, a woman in a striking red gown clung to his arm with practiced intimacy. They looked like a picture-perfect couple.I recognized her instantly. She was Lisa Hamdon, his secretary, and one of th

Chapter 2

Laughter rippled through the crowd.A man with a beer belly swirled the liquor in his glass and sneered, "Everyone knows how many years Lisa has been by Freddy's side. She's his true partner, his capable wife."Another woman chimed in with a smirk, "Mr. Richmond and his wife are so devoted. I'd say this woman's just here because she smelled money and wants to blackmail him."I turned to Freddy, my voice icy. "Freddy, tell them who I am!"At last, he opened his mouth. With a helpless smile plastered across his face, he walked toward the guests."My apologies, everyone. She's just our housemaid. She reads too many domineering-CEO novels and sometimes gets carried away with her fantasies."Then he glanced at me, his eyes sharp with warning. "Valerie, please take Elise home to rest. Don't cause a scene here."His words shocked me to my core. My husband, who had shared my bed for twelve years had, in front of everyone, branded me with an identity more humiliating than betrayal itself

Chapter 3

The other guests roared with even louder laughter.Someone jeered, "Mr. Calter is so generous! But really, isn't three hundred too much for goods like this?"Lisa leaned into Freddy's side, joining in the mockery with a tinkling laugh.I raised my voice, trembling with fury. "Freddy, are you really going to let them humiliate me and Elise like this?"He stood expressionless, as if I were nothing more than a stranger.Only when the laughter finally died down did he speak, his tone flat and impatient."Valerie, stop disgracing yourself here. We're celebrating Eugene's birthday party today. Take your daughter and leave now, or I'll have security escort you out."In my arms, Elise shook violently, her tiny fingers clutching the fabric of my dress. She buried her face against my chest, too frightened to look at the sea of cruel, mocking eyes."Mommy… is it true? Are they right?"Her trembling question stabbed straight through my heart, leaving me gasping for air.Twelve years of m

Chapter 4

"All these years, every cent you spent on Lisa and your bastard son came from our marital assets. As long as I want to, I can take it all back!" I yelled.Lisa let out a derisive laugh, her voice dripping with scorn. "What a convincing story. Valerie, with an imagination like that, why don't you recommend me a few of those CEO romance novels you love so much?"Honestly, it's already 21st century now, and you're still preaching this first-wife nonsense?"But my words had struck a nerve. Freddy's face turned ashen, and just as he opened his mouth to scold me—Smack!The sharp crack of my palm across his cheek cut him off."Freddy, if you dare slander me again, if you dare pin another false charge on me, I'll drag you to court this very instant!"For a moment he was stunned, dazed by the blow. Then rage blazed in his eyes. He lunged at me, his hand clamping around my throat, knuckles whitening from the force."You think I won't hit a woman? Don't mistake my tolerance for weakness!

Chapter 5

I was still reeling from shock when Eugene suddenly charged forward and slapped Elise hard across the face."That's for your mom daring to hit my dad! Now I get to bully you!" he shouted.Her head snapped to the side, a bright red handprint blooming across her cheek. Elise stood taller than Eugene by a head, at that age when pride and competitiveness burned hot, and her first instinct was to strike back.But before she could move, Lisa seized both her hands, digging cruelly into her wrists. Her voice lashed out, sharp and condemning."How can a girl be so vicious? No upbringing at all!"With Elise restrained, Eugene pounced. His little fists and kicks landed recklessly, leaving marks across her body in moments.Tears welled in her eyes from the pain, but she bit down on her lip, refusing to cry out."Stop it!"I panicked, rushing forward to pull Eugene away, but Freddy gripped my arm in a vice."They're just children playing. Why are you interfering? Eugene knows what he's d

Chapter 6

My father ignored the potbellied vice president, Peter Calter, who had rushed forward to greet him, and paid no attention to Freddy's ashen face. Instead, he walked straight to me.The moment he saw Elise in my arms—her face drained of color, her small arms mottled with bruises—and the raw finger marks still visible on my neck, the air around him seemed to drop several degrees."What happened here?"His voice was calm, not loud at all, yet it sliced through the banquet hall like a blade. The once-boisterous room fell instantly silent.Peter, who had been so arrogant just moments before, now dripped with sweat, still fumbling for an explanation."M-Mr. Lindt, it's all a misunderstanding! This maid and her daughter tried to cause trouble at Mr. Richmond's son's birthday banquet, that's all. Truly nothing serious. You mustn't take it to heart. Next time you visit, please let your secretary inform me in advance so I can prepare a proper welcome—"My father cut him off coldly."Are y

Chapter 7

Yet Eugene still jutted out his chin, stubborn and defiant.Freddy, catching sight of his son's reckless arrogance and then of my father's face growing colder by the second, felt a sudden surge of fury ignite in his chest.He raised his hand without warning and delivered a sharp slap across Lisa's face."This is the result of your parenting! Look at the monster you've spoiled him into!"Lisa's head snapped to the side. Her hair fell loose, and an angry red handprint bloomed across her cheek. She covered her face in disbelief, her eyes instantly brimming with tears."Freddy! You hit me? How could you? Does Eugene's behavior have nothing to do with you?"Freddy, consumed with agitation, ignored her accusations and turned toward my father, desperate to explain."Dad, this woman seduced me. That boy was part of her scheme. You're a man—you know men make mistakes. But in my heart, I've only ever loved Valerie. I swear I'll cut ties with them completely."Hearing this, Lisa lost the

Chapter 8

My father's eyes softened with ache."Come here, Elise. Grandpa will take you to the hospital."After a few days of rest, Elise's complexion improved, though her spirit remained fragile. She often woke from nightmares, and I stayed by her side in the hospital throughout.Because Lisa had taken the lead in that disastrous scene, Freddy was quickly released on bail.Not long after, he appeared at the ward door carrying an elegant fruit basket and a bouquet of Elise's favorite pink baby's breath. Dressed in a plain shirt and slacks, with stubble shadowing his jaw and dark circles under his eyes, he looked worn and disheveled.He lingered at the threshold."Honey… Elise… I came to see you both."My daughter, curled against me with a book in her hands, lifted her gaze. For a moment, her eyes brightened, and she whispered, "Daddy…"I could see it clearly—though fear lingered, deep down, she still longed for her father's love.As if receiving a pardon, Freddy hurried in and held out

Chapter 9

"Fine. The family estate can be yours, but the company stays with me. That business is my life's work. I can't give it up. I'll buy the shares in your hands at market price."I gave him a long, meaningful look."Alright. As long as you recover every cent you squandered on Lisa and her son, I won't touch your company."Freddy agreed without hesitation and moved swiftly. The very next day, he had his lawyer file suit against Lisa, demanding the return of all property and money he had gifted her over the years.In court, Lisa wept pitifully, claiming the funds were voluntary support for her and the child. Over the years, Freddy had poured eight million into her and Eugene.The final judgment ordered her to repay 800,000 dollars. Not the full sum, but enough to leave her utterly ruined.On the day of sentencing, Lisa broke down, screaming hysterically in court, "Freddy, you heartless bastard! I gave you years of my life, bore you a son, and this is how you repay me?"Freddy looked a

Chapter 10

Freddy opened his mouth, ready to argue, yet no words came."You think I set you up? Freddy, without me, you would have achieved nothing," I said.He collapsed onto the floor, as if all strength had drained from his body. After a long silence, he staggered to his feet and stumbled toward the door. His back was hunched, and in that moment, he seemed to have aged ten years.Just as he pulled the door open, a familiar figure rushed from around the corner, blocking his path.It was Lisa."So it's true… You two really made up!"Her hair was disheveled, her bloodshot eyes wild. She looked nothing like the alluring woman she once was. The sight of Freddy emerging from my home shattered what remained of her composure."Freddy! Then what am I? What about our son? I've lost everything, and you still come crawling back to that whore?"Already agitated, Freddy shoved her hand away in frustration."Enough! Who I'm with is none of your business. You chose to be with me, so you have no one t

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