I Dumped My Husband After Years of Lies

Chapter 5

The seized man trembled violently, answering in broken sentences, "It's a woman named Evelyn Miller. Tonight's underground auction will sell her intimate photos. They're live streaming a preview now..."

At Evelyn's name, Eric's brow furrowed as if his heart missed a beat. "What?"

He desperately grabbed the man's phone, confirming it displayed nothing but Evelyn's intimate photos.

"Impossible! I confiscated those cameras myself! How did they get online? Where's the auction? Speak now!"

The two bystanders kept shaking their heads helplessly.

"They say the venue won't be announced until 7 p.m. It's randomized."

Eric ground his teeth in warning. "If I catch you there, you'll regret it for the rest of your lives!"

His grip loosened, and the men scrambled away in panic.

Only then did Eric get a clear look at the photos in the live stream. They were all scenes of Evelyn being violated by men.

This went far beyond a mere photo leak.

With no time to process, he turned to search for Evelyn.

Hailey emerged from the studio, feigning shock at the live stream. "Oh my god! Who'd imagine Evelyn would be this reckless with men? Has she lost all sense? I thought she was joking, but she actually meant it?"

Eric's face twisted in confusion. "What do you mean? What did she say?"

Hailey feigned hesitation, stammering, "After seeing my photo shoot with you... Jealous, I suppose... She bet plenty of men would photograph her instead. Claimed she couldn't care less about your work. I never imagined she would actually be that promiscuous?"

Eric stood paralyzed. 'How could Evelyn possibly be that kind of person? Voluntarily taking private photos just to sell them at auction?'

"That's impossible!"

His intense reaction startled Hailey, who then pointed to the studio on the right.

"If you don't believe me, just go in and see for yourself."

Almost as if drawn by an unseen force, Eric walked toward the room in the direction she indicated.

The moment he stepped inside, a sharp, revolting stench hit him. He turned on the light and saw scattered contraceptives littering the floor, along with unidentifiable fluids.

This was the very room Evelyn had been in earlier.

"This... how is this possible?"

Noticing his panic, Hailey's eyes gleamed with triumph as she fanned the flames further.

"No one understands a woman like another woman. Since she couldn't compete with me, she had to stoop this low."

As she spoke, she stepped closer and soothingly stroked Eric's shoulder.

"Eric, who would've thought Evelyn was like this? Are you okay?"

Her fingers trailed downward, her sultry eyes full of invitation as she tugged at his belt.

Just as she was about to undo it, a sharply dressed lawyer approached them.

"Mr. Jones, Ms. Miller has a document that requires your signature."