Chapter 5 — I Just Take Back What Belongs To Me

Khuong Vy continued.

"Next, the plaintiff would like to submit evidence of the defendant's adultery during the marriage."

Tran Hao's face immediately turned pale. Chu Nha, sitting in the audience, also began to feel restless. Khuong Vy took out a stack of documents.

"This is the WeChat chat history between Mr. Tran Hao and the third person, Chu Nha, the content clearly shows an extramarital relationship."

"This is the hotel check-in record. From June 2023 until now, the two of you have rented a room together a total of 37 times."

"This is the bank transfer history. In the last 6 months, Mr. Tran Hao has transferred a total of more than 300,000 yuan to Chu Nha."

The entire courtroom fell silent. Chu Nha turned pale and was about to stand up when the person next to her pulled her to sit down. Tran Hao bowed his head. Can't say a word anymore. Khuong Vy looked towards the Trial Council.

"Dear Jury, based on all the evidence presented, defendant Tran Hao not only committed serious adultery during the marriage..."

"...but also intentionally disperse the common property of husband and wife."

"Therefore, the plaintiff respectfully requests the Court:"

"First, cancel the transfer of the house's title."

"Second, when dividing property, it is recommended to protect the rights of the innocent party."

The judge nodded. Everything is recorded in the minutes. During a break in the trial, Tran Hao stopped me. His tone was completely different from before.

"Lam Niem... let's reconcile."

"I will give you 1,000,000 yuan and you will withdraw the lawsuit."

I looked at him.

"1,000,000 yuan?"

"Correct." He said hastily. "1,000,000 yuan, I left empty-handed, from now on we don't owe anyone anything. Is that okay?"

I laughed.

"Tran Hao."

"The deposit is 1,200,000 yuan."

"The installment payment is nearly 500,000 yuan."

"A total of nearly 1,700,000 yuan."

"You give me 1,000,000 yuan..."

"...then you still want me to leave empty-handed?"

Tran Hao was dumbfounded. I looked straight at him.

"I transferred 300,000 yuan to Chu Nha..."

"Where does the money come from?"

His expression immediately changed.

"That... that's my money..."

I smiled faintly.

"Your money?"

"So what is your total salary in 5 years?"

"How much money do you have left in your savings?"

"I transferred more than 300,000 yuan to Chu Nha..."

"So where did the rest of the money go?"

Tran Hao was speechless. Cannot answer. I looked at him one last time.

"Tran Hao."

"It's late."

I turned around and left. He still stood motionless in place. Like a puppet... Its soul has been drained. The third trial... Was Chu Nha's real nightmare. Khuong Vy calmly read each evidence of adultery in court. In the WeChat chat history... Tran Hao and Chu Nha call each other "husband" and "wife". Chu Nha messaged:

"Husband, when will you chase that woman away?"

Tran Hao replied:

"Almost. Wait until the house is transferred."

The whole courtroom immediately stirred. Chu Nha jumped up and frantically explained:

"No... not... this..."

Khuong Vy looked straight at her.

"Miss Chu, you are not a litigant in this case. Please maintain order."

Chu Nha was so angry that she was shaking and could only sit down. As for Tran Hao... From beginning to end, he kept his head down. Don't dare look at anyone. Khuong Vy continued.

"Next is the hotel room rental file."

"June 3, 2023, Home Inn Hotel."

"June 17, 2023, Hanting Hotel."

"Day July 1, 2023, Ji Hotel..."

She reads every day. Each location. It was like reading the verdict for Tran Hao. Each time a day was announced... His shoulders shrunk a little more. Khuong Vy closed the file.

"A total of 37 times."

"Mr. Tran Hao, do you have anything you want to explain?"

Tran Hao opened his mouth. But still couldn't say a word.

"Next is the transfer history."

Khuong Vy continued.

"July 15, 2023, transfer 50,000 yuan."

"August 3, 2023, transfer 80,000 yuan."

"August 20, 2023, transfer 30,000 yuan..."

She listed each payment. Not a single transaction is missed.

"The total transfer amount exceeded 300,000 yuan."

Khuong Vy looked at Tran Hao.

"May I ask, Mr. Tran, all of this money is transferred to Ms. Chu Nha, right?"

Finally... Tran Hao also spoke.

"That... that's my money..."

Khuong Vy smiled slightly.

"Your money?"

"May I ask, how much is your monthly income?"

Tran Hao was silent. Khuong Vy continued:

"According to the documents we collected, his monthly salary is about 12,000 yuan."

"In five years, the total income is about 700,000 yuan."

"Of which, more than 500,000 yuan was used to transfer to Chu Nha or for personal expenses."

"Currently, the savings in his account are only about 30,000 yuan."

The audience immediately burst into whispers.

"Only 30,000 yuan left in savings?"

"The wife paid nearly 500,000 yuan for the house loan, and he only saved 30,000 yuan?"

"If this isn't living on your wife, then what is?"