He Got the Mistress. I Got the Empire.
"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 the company's long-standing employees.