"Wendy's trying out a new kind of affair."
The moment I said it, my friends gasped, and their expressions grew severe.
I passed the video around for them to see. I knew I could trust these men. They wouldn't gossip behind my back over this.
"So, what are you planning to do?"
"I've already got people following her. I'll wait until I catch them together, then I'll deal with it."
My friends patted me on the back.
"Let us know if you need anything."
The next day, I received an email from the private investigator. The photos, videos, even surveillance footage, they had it all.
I'd considered every possibility, but the reality was even worse than I had imagined.
The man in question was Wendy's student, Aron.
I remembered this tall, skinny student. He'd come to our house a few times because of some paper he was writing. I even invited him to stay for dinner.
In the evidence, the two of them looked like a couple. They were kissing in secluded spots on campus and went to a hotel together four days a week. Aron had even become a VIP at a hotel near the school.
Just then, my work phone rang. It was Sini, my assistant.
"Mr. Lake, the list of employees eligible for promotion has been sent to your email for review."
"Anything unusual on the list?"
Rubbing my temples, I forced myself to focus on work.
"There's one student from the fourth district, bottom of the sales rankings. Despite his poor performance, his team leader keeps praising him and is considering signing him on permanently after graduation. His name is...Aron."
Three
The next day, I went with Sini to the property where Aron worked. She dropped me off at the entrance while she went to the parking lot, and I headed inside on my own.
It was lunchtime, and the employees were sitting in small groups, taking a break. I immediately spotted Wendy in the corner, crying, with Aron by her side, trying to comfort her.
"Hello, sir, is there something I can help you with?"
A young woman at the entrance quickly got up from her meal and greeted me with a standard smile, perfect for a sales rep.
"I'm looking to buy an apartment for my wife."
I said in a low voice, just loud enough for the two of us to hear. Her eyes lit up with admiration.
"Wow! Your wife must be so lucky! Does she have a particular type of layout in mind? We've got a variety of new designs to choose from."
"Nothing specific."