Chapter 5 — Tell My Husband's Phone Number In LV, I End My Eight-Year Marriage

He almost roared.

"You must wear them to the party on Friday night! Now I will immediately go get them for you!"

"Friday? Is it so urgent?"

I slowly took another sip of coffee.

"But I already promised my friend, it's very difficult to change my mind now."

"How about this, I'll give you the money to sell the suit. I'll go buy another one myself, okay?"

He was so angry that he was speechless. I know very well. Those are all tailored suits. From taking measurements to completion, it takes a lot of time. It's not like you want to buy it and have it right away. That party he mentioned... Surely extremely important. So important that he was forced to wear the "war jacket" that symbolized that status.

“Husband, don't be angry.”

I suddenly softened my voice, as if comforting a stubborn child.

“How about this, come talk to my friend yourself.”

“Her store is right under Bach Duyet Palace, on the commercial street next to building A.”

"Go over there now. Let's meet and talk in person. Maybe there's still time."

I slowly read out that address. It is the address of the home where he and To Tinh are living together. On the other end of the line... Chu Yen's breathing suddenly stopped. Even though it was only a phone call apart, I can still imagine his body stiffening in that moment. The pupils must have also contracted violently.

“Tham... Tham Nguyet...”

His voice began to tremble.

“You... where did you say the address?”

The corner of my lips slowly curled up. Look at the cold face reflected in the glass window. I smiled a gentle, perfect smile of a good wife.

“Bach Duyet Palace.”

I asked softly.

“What's wrong, husband?”

“Could it be... are you familiar with that place?”

The other end of the line fell into deathly silence. Only the sound of Chu Yen's breathing became increasingly heavy, like an animal whose legs were pinned by a hunter's trap, struggling in despair.

“What's wrong, husband?” I asked nonchalantly, my voice barely understanding. "Is there something wrong with that location? My best friend's store just opened, I haven't had time to visit yet. She said it's right next to the exit to Building A, very easy to find."

I deliberately emphasized each word, especially the two words "court A".

“…Nothing is wrong.” Chu Yen's voice was as dry as sandpaper rubbed together. “Are… are you there?”

"That's right. I just arrived, I'm sitting in the car waiting for you. Please come quickly. I kept talking to myself but my friend still refused to return the three suits. She said she had already put them up for sale, so she couldn't break her promise to the customer." I casually made up a story, and intentionally added a bit of self-pity.

"Just stay in the car, don't go anywhere! I'll be right there!"

His voice was almost commanding. As soon as he finished speaking, he hung up the phone. I looked at the dark phone screen, the corners of my lips slowly curled up. There are no close friends. There are also no second-hand shops. I just drove to the commercial area under the Bach Duyet Phu apartment complex, then found a position with a clear view of the entrance of building A. Less than twenty minutes later, a black Mercedes braked suddenly right behind my car. It's Chu Yen's car. As soon as the car door opened, he almost jumped straight down. The vest was loosely draped over his arm, the tie was also pulled askew, his face was full of impatience and anger suppressed to the limit. He strode in front of my car, opened the passenger door and sat down. The door was closed so hard that the whole car compartment shook.

“Tham Nguyet!” He lowered his voice, but his anger could not be hidden. “What exactly are you playing at?”

“I'm not playing any tricks.” I turned my head to look at him with an innocent look. “Aren't you doing as I said, coming to get my vest for you?”

Chu Yen stared at me. His eyes were red with blood, as if he were looking at a complete stranger.

“How do you know this place?”

“I told you.” I pointed to the row of newly built shops outside the glass doors. “My friend's store is here. She said it's in this area, I haven't had time to find it yet. Why do you think... I seem to be more familiar with this place than you?"

My eyes glanced towards the entrance to building A again, the meaning was clear. Chu Yen's face immediately became more ugly. He looked in the direction of my eyes, his throat moved slightly, then quickly looked away.

“Where is the vest?”

He tried to bring the conversation back to the original topic.

“At my friend's store.” I shrugged. “She said these three suits sold for a very good price. Haven't you always said I don't know how to manage money? I think her words make sense.”

“I told you, those three suits are not for sale!”

He suddenly raised his voice and the blue veins on his forehead also appeared.

“Why can't it be sold?” I calmly asked back. “Ah yes, today I also took the opportunity to check your shopping history. Husband… you are really generous.”

I took out my phone, opened the photo of my purchase history and brought it in front of him.

“Star Tears, this dress, these bags... are all customer gifts? Your company's treatment is really good. Do you give a gift and still know what size clothes and shoes the person wears?

Chu Yen's pupils shrank violently. Looking at the transaction lines appearing on the screen, his face immediately turned pale, without any color left. The car compartment fell into a terrifyingly quiet atmosphere. The sound of the air conditioner was still blowing cold air, but there was no way to dispel the stuffiness that was freezing between the two of them.