Chapter 1My Wife Cheated With My Best Friend

My wife, Chloe, had been cheating on me with my best friend, Austin, for six whole years, and I had absolutely no idea.

It wasn't until her birthday party tonight.

Everyone was drunk, laughing, and throwing around jokes.

"To be honest, Ive always thought Ethan was a pretty pathetic guy."

"Without Austin, he wouldn't have even been able to hold Chloes hand."

Through the cracked door of the VIP lounge, I heard Chloes voice.

"If Austin hadn't gotten married first, do you really think I would have married that spineless loser?"

So, that was how she saw our six-year marriage.

I was about to kick the door open when her next words made me freeze completely.

"Well, you might not have married Austin, but he was the one in your bed on your wedding night. What is there to regret?"

My mind went completely blank.

On our wedding night, I had been so drunk that I passed out, and when I woke up, the guests were already gone.

It turned out someone else had taken my place in my own bed.

Since they all thought I was a spineless loser.

Then it was time to bring in someone who wasn't.

They seemed to have forgotten that Austins wife, Victoria Sinclair, was a notorious, unhinged control freak.

Once, a girl had innocently placed her hand on Austins shoulder.

Victoria ended up chasing her down three blocks with a kitchen knife.

I wondered how she would react when she found out Austin was sleeping with my wife.

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I pulled out my phone and sent Victoria a Snapchat message.

[Austins had too much to drink and got into a fight with someone. You need to get here right now.]

I put my phone away and listened as the laughter inside grew louder and more excited.

"Isn't it hilarious?"

"Ethan actually thinks of Austin as his brother."

"Brother?"

The group couldn't stop laughing.

"He doesn't even deserve the title."

"Austin only calls him 'bro' to be polite."

"Did he really think he was on the same level as Austin?"

"One is in heaven, the other is in the dirt."

"His greatest value is being Austins loyal dog."

Someone asked Austin.

"Austin, am I right?"

Austin just smiled and shook his head.

"Don't say that."

"After all, Ethan has been by my side for so many years."

Someone immediately mocked:

"Austin, youre just too soft-hearted."

Standing outside the door, I suddenly smiled.

Eight years ago, Austin wasn't the powerful man he was today.

Back then, he was just a fresh graduate, full of passion but failing at every turn.

I was the one who helped him start his business.

Later, when his company faced bankruptcy, I emptied my life savings to save him.

At that time, Austin patted my shoulder.

"Ethan, you are my brother for life."

"As long as I have a bite to eat, you will never go hungry."

He said it so sincerely, and I believed him.

But I never expected this "brother" of mine would steal my wife.

And treat me like a dog.

More laughter echoed from the room.

"But honestly, Chloe, youre pretty pitiful too."

"The one you love is Austin, but you ended up marrying Ethan."

"Who could ever accept that?"

My fists slowly tightened.

Chloe, my wife.

We had been married for six years.

I always thought she was just naturally cold and distant.

But it turned out her heart had never belonged to me.

Chloe spoke in a careless, bored tone.

"If it weren't for Austin, I wouldn't even know who Ethan was."

"The only reason I agreed to marry him was because he was Austin's friend."

At that moment, it felt like a heavy fist had punched right through my chest.

The marriage I had fought so hard to protect for six years.

In her eyes, it was just a pathetic second choice.

"But have you ever loved Ethan, even just a little?"

Chloe exaggeratedly covered her mouth and burst into hysterical laughter.

"How could I ever love him?"

"Hes just a doormat."

The pain in my chest was suffocating.

Someone chimed in.

"If Ethan ever found out, wouldn't he completely lose his mind?"