---- Chapter 10 I couldn't understand why my friend said the man looked familiar, but then I realized it was Joe, my neighbor and Lesley's husband. Sometimes we would travel together, and I would post our group pictures online, so it wasn't surprising that my friend recognized him. Seeing the way they acted around each other, it didn't seem like they had only just gotten close the night before. When did it all start? After they left, I got out of the car and installed surveillance at home, then checked the trash in the bedroom. My fist tightened in anger when I saw what was in there. I decided to book a hotel room nearby. I felt conflicted, as last night I almost got to conquer Lesley, while Joe had already spent the night with Tess. Lesley had spent the day at her family's and returned on Sunday to prepare for work on Monday. I was watching the surveillance footage, and at on Sunday, Joe entered my house. As soon as he walked in, he and Tess embraced each other. ---- "We can't keep doing this," Tess said. "When can we finally be together openly?" After some intense kissing and hugging, Tess pushed Joe away, not looking entirely pleased. "Babe, think about Phil's house," Joe said, his voice low. "If you divorce him, you'll only get half. But if he gets thrown into prison and gets a life sentence... well, the house could be ours." My heart skipped a beat-what was Joe planning? Tess didn't seem convinced. "That sounds good, but when will you actually do something?" Joe's expression darkened, and I could feel his frustration. "I've been looking for an opportunity. I switched Lesley's medication, but Phil hasn't fallen for it yet. Even though I set up that movie night for them, nothing happened." What did he mean by that? That movie night... he was already trying to manipulate the situation. And what about the medication he gave Lesley? Tess thought for a moment and then spoke, "If they won't take the bait on their own, we might need to push them by giving them aphrodisiacs and see ---- whether Phil will act on it. But this all depends on whether you're willing to sacrifice Lesley." Joe seemed confident. "Of course, I'm willing. I'd do anything to be with you, Babe. Once Lesley dies during the deed, Phil will definitely be in trouble, and the house will be ours." "Which reminds me, you should buy life insurance for Lesley, you know, in case of accidents." It took everything in me to keep calm. I never expected the person I trusted so much, who had shared my bed for years, would be planning something so horrible as to want Lesley dead... I immediately called Lesley. She was still awake, and when I asked what Joe was doing, she said he was working late. I almost wanted to tell her to come over so that she could see with her own eyes the kind of person Joe was, but it was too dangerous. I decided to ask her, "Have you been on medication?" Her surprised reply was, "How did you know?" With urgency, I told her, ''The medication has been switched to something that looks the same. If you want to stay safe, you need to listen to me." Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!