I Caught My Husband Cheating and Made Him Pay, Today His Ex mistress Is My Bestie

When Claire’s husband of eight years accidentally sent her a screenshot exposing his affair, her world shattered. But instead of falling apart, she found an unexpected ally—his mistress, Mia. Together, they plotted the ultimate revenge that left Leo regretting every decision he’d made.

I used to believe my marriage to Leo was built on love, trust, and partnership. We had two beautiful children, a cozy home, and a life that felt picture-perfect. But one Tuesday afternoon changed everything.

It all started with a seemingly ordinary text. Leo sent me a screenshot of online purchases for the kids—school supplies, lunch bags, the usual. But at the very bottom was something he clearly hadn’t intended for me to see: a bouquet of 71 red roses, set to be delivered to an unfamiliar address.

My stomach churned. Who was this woman? Why 71 roses? My mind spiraled as I stared at the screen, my smoothie slipping from my trembling hands.

I raced home, my heart pounding, and opened Leo’s laptop. He was away on a “business trip,” so I knew I had time to dig. What I found only deepened the betrayal: a booking for a luxury spa resort, complete with a king-sized bed for two. The dates matched his supposed work trip. While I juggled kids, laundry, and sleepless nights, he was planning a romantic getaway with another woman.

The betrayal hit me like a tidal wave. I locked myself in the bedroom and sobbed until my chest ached. Memories of our life together flooded my mind: the coffee-spilled shoes that brought us together, his rainy beach proposal, the way he held our newborn daughter and vowed to love me forever. How did we end up here?

Eventually, my tears gave way to anger. I wasn’t going to let Leo destroy the life I’d built. Determined, I dug further into his laptop and found her contact details—Mia L., saved under his phone contacts. A quick social media search confirmed her identity.

Without hesitation, I dialed her number. “Hi, this is Claire,” I began, my voice steely. “Leo’s wife.”

There was silence, followed by a trembling, “What?”

“His wife,” I repeated. “The mother of his two children. The woman he’s been married to for eight years.”

Mia’s breath hitched. “He told me he was divorced…”

The pain and disbelief in her voice mirrored my own. I suggested we meet. To my surprise, she agreed, confessing she’d been with Leo at a nearby spa. She’d leave under the pretense of running an errand, ensuring Leo wouldn’t suspect a thing.

The next day, I met Mia at a beachside coffee shop. She was young, beautiful, and, much to my surprise, just as devastated as I was. “He told me he was single,” she said, tears streaming down her face. “I had no idea. I feel so stupid.”

“You’re not stupid,” I said, taking her hand. “Leo’s the liar here.”

We talked for hours, sharing our hurt, anger, and eventually laughter over how ridiculous Leo’s lies were. By the end of it, we were allies with a plan that would flip his world upside down.

When Leo returned from his “business trip,” he was greeted with my icy calm. “Hey,” he muttered, dropping his bag by the door.

“Hey,” I replied, slicing garlic for dinner. “Rough trip?”

“You have no idea,” he sighed, flopping onto a chair.

Feigning curiosity, I asked, “What happened?”

“What happened?!” he exploded. “Someone put me up for auction online—for a dollar! And you know what? My boss saw it. The entire company saw it. I got fired, Claire!”

I bit back a laugh. “Really? That’s… unusual.”

“Don’t play dumb!” he snapped. “You did this, didn’t you?”

I crossed my arms, finally letting my smirk show. “I thought you deserved it.”

Leo’s face turned red with rage. “You ruined my career!”

“No, Leo,” I said coolly. “You ruined it when you cheated on your wife and lied to your girlfriend. This is just the fallout.”

Before he could argue, I called into the hallway, “Mia, you can come in now.”

Leo’s face drained of color as Mia walked in, her expression colder than ice. “Mia?” he stammered.

“Yes, Leo,” she said. “It’s me. The woman you lied to. The woman you made a fool of. And do you remember what I do for a living?”

Leo blinked, clueless.

“I’m a divorce lawyer,” Mia said, holding up a stack of papers. “And Claire and I agree—it’s time you officially became the single man you’ve been pretending to be.”

I couldn’t help but grin. “Don’t worry, Leo. Maybe someone will actually buy you for that dollar you’re worth.”

Leo stormed out, slamming the door behind him. Mia and I burst into laughter, the weight of his betrayal finally lifting.

Now, about that auction: Mia and I had posted a fake bachelor listing for Leo as a charity auction to “raise funds” for a local animal shelter. The description was brutal: “For $1, you can own a lying, cheating husband who juggles two women while pretending to be a devoted father of two.”

The listing went viral overnight. By the time Leo’s boss saw it, his reputation was in tatters, and he was promptly fired.

After Leo was gone, Mia and I toasted to our victory. “To new beginnings,” I said, raising my glass.

“To new beginnings,” she agreed.

That weekend, we left the kids with my parents and went on a getaway of our own. Somewhere sunny, warm, and far from Leo’s lies. Who would’ve thought the woman I once saw as the enemy would become one of my closest friends?

And honestly? Life is better this way.