the sales assistant at the shoe store.

Two days ago, I overheard this man talking to this woman. He said, ‘My love, finally I can enjoy your company. My silly wife doesn’t even suspect that I’m the happiest man now with another woman.

These shoes will look perfect on you at her birthday party. And at midnight, when she falls asleep, I’ll be dying to take them off you.’”

I froze for a second my eyes staring at the message before proceeding. “I understood everything immediately.

He was cheating on you. Luckily, he forgot his phone while waiting for his partner, and I found a ‘WIFE’ contact and saved it. My friend, who works as an investigator, helped me find your address.

That’s when this plan with the shoes came to mind. You don’t deserve to be lied to.”

I couldn’t breathe. The world seemed to tilt as the full weight of the betrayal hit me.

My husband. My sister. The two people I trusted most were betraying me together.

But instead of crumbling, something inside me hardened. If they wanted to ruin my life, they were about to find out how much I could ruin theirs.

I slipped my phone back into my pocket, forced a calm smile, and made my way to James and Emily.

“Hey, everyone!” I called out, gathering the guests’ attention. My voice was steady, almost too steady.

“Thank you all for coming tonight.

Before we really get started, I have a little game planned. It’s called ‘Guess the Surprise.’ James, Emily, would you come up here?’”

They exchanged puzzled glances but followed me to the center of the room. I could see the unease in their eyes, though they tried to play it cool.

I connected my phone to the Bluetooth speaker, my heart pounding but my face a mask of calm.

“So,” I began, “As you all know, I love surprises.

And it turns out, my dear husband and sister have been planning a little surprise for me.”

Emily’s face went pale, and James shifted uncomfortably. They had no idea what was coming. With a press of a button, the room was suddenly filled with the audio of their conversation at the shoe store.

The words echoed around the room like a thunderclap.

Gasps and murmurs rippled through the crowd as everyone turned to look at James and Emily. I stood there, calm and collected, watching their faces crumble.

James lunged at me, desperation in his eyes. “Adelaide, stop this!

Give me the phone!”

But I was faster, stepping back and holding it just out of his reach.

“Oh, don’t worry, dear,” I said, my voice dripping with false sweetness. “Everyone’s getting the full experience tonight.”

The recording played on, exposing every tiny detail of their betrayal. When it finally ended, the room was thick with silence, broken by the ticking of the clock on the wall.

Finally, I spoke, my voice as cold as ice.

“You two thought you could humiliate me? Ruin my life? Well, I’m not the one who’s going to be ruined tonight.”

I turned to James, my eyes locking onto his.

“James, I want you out of this house by the time I wake up tomorrow. You can find somewhere else to go, but you’re not staying here.”

Then I turned to Emily, who was now sobbing quietly, tears streaming down her face.

“And you, Emily… You’ve betrayed me in the worst way possible. I never want to see or hear from you again.

I’ll make sure the entire family knows what kind of person you really are.”

With that, I turned on my heel and walked away, leaving them standing there, humiliated and exposed, in their matching shoes. The center of attention they’d wanted so badly was now their worst nightmare.

After the last guest had left, I grabbed my coat and headed out, determined to find Samantha. I needed to thank the woman who had saved me from this nightmare.

When I found her, she was locking up the shoe store, surprised to see me.

“Thank you,” I said, my voice filled with genuine gratitude.

“You saved my life.”

Samantha smiled, a kind look in her eyes. “Sometimes, the truth is the best gift we can give.”

I nodded, taking a deep breath as I finally felt the weight of the day lift off my shoulders.

“Revenge is sweet,” I said with a small smile, “especially when served in the perfect pair of shoes.”

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