[Music] the water cascaded over Cindy Melton's skin washing away the remnants of her evening with Greg Frost her Superior at work had become more than just her boss that night Cindy had finally surrendered the last piece of herself she'd been holding back along with a declaration of her feelings initially nervous Cindy found the experience less painful than she anticipated this was something she Never offered her husband Denny of nearly 30 years who never mentioned it Cindy wondered if she was departmentalizing her relationships reserving certain aspects only for Greg she pondered if there was any part
of her still exclusively for Denny as she had never considered infidelity before Murdoch Holdings a major investment firm has a unique and secretive policy Executives who are all men must engage into some form of relationship with a Personal assistant this Unwritten rule enforced for over 75 years is a well-kept secret with employees required to sign non-disclosure agreements While most Pas are single some are married and managed to keep their work hidden from their spouses Cindy Melton who had always been committed to her husband Denny and upheld her marital vows never wanted to become a PA
however when Greg frost a new executive hired from a competitor in New York arrived he Initially resisted the firm's policy meeting Cindy who had been temporarily assigned to him changed his attitude Cindy made it clear that she was happily married and had no intention of changing her commitment just so you're aware Greg she she said I'm only assigned to you temporarily until you choose a permanent personal assistant there are many attractive young women available and they would all be eager to work with you but I don't want any of them he replied I want you
you're the most beautiful woman I've ever met and you seem to be a consummate professional you're the one I want but you'll be expected to have a personal relationship with your PA Greg she said as I mentioned I'm very happily married to a wonderful man also I'm 49 years old old enough to be your mother and I have a daughter who just graduated from college you definitely don't look your age Cindy he said in fact you look at least a decade younger here's what I Propose I'll choose you as my PA but I won't ask
for anything beyond a professional relationship if nothing else you'll receive a significant salary increase and considerable bonuses she recognized he was correct about that the company offered $50,000 bonuses to Pas every 6 months in addition to a substantial salary okay Greg she agreed we can give it a try and see how it goes there were many disappointed faces when Greg made his announcement and a few People seemed quite resentful everyone was curious about what Cindy had that the others didn't she told her husband she had been promoted and selected for an executive assistant role but
she never disclosed the specifics of the job after nearly 30 years of marriage Denny trusted his wife completely and celebrated her new position with her initially Cindy and Greg maintained a professional relationship they met in his office three times a week on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays from 4: to 5:00 p.m. for what was known as PA hours unlike other Executives who were involved with their Pas Greg and Cindy would sit on the couch in his office and chat mainly about her family and her marriage tell me about your husband he asked one day during their
meeting Denny short for Dennis she replied served 20 years in the Marine Corps he was a military policeman and advanced to criminal invest investigations he Completed two tours in Middle East when he retired he'd established ties with the local police force who then hired him as a detective about a year ago he was seriously injured while apprehending an armed robber after spending months in Rehabilitation he received a medical discharge and a pension wow Greg said what does he do now these days he takes on some part-time work she replied he serves legal papers and assists
a friend with his private investigation business He mentions it's mostly uneventful but he doesn't have to deal with criminals up close anymore usually he's just at home sounds like he's quite an interesting Guy Greg said I'd love to meet him sometime why not come over for dinner she suggested Dennis enjoys barbecuing and I'm sure he'd be happy to meet you our daughter Alicia is also in town so you might get to meet her too that sounds great Greg agreed after checking with Denny Cindy invited Greg Over Dennis grilled Stakes Alicia joined them and they enjoyed
a pleasant evening together after Greg left Denny remarked that Greg was nicer than he had expected noting that Greg's influence seemed to have positively affected Cindy who appeared happier with her job Denny jokingly asked if there was anything romantic between Cindy and Greg to which Cindy reassured him there was not affirming her love for him about a month after choosing Cindy as his PA Greg Spoke privately with Aaron Harkness the executive who had recruited him following a meeting is something wrong Aaron Greg asked do you understand how things work with the Pas Aaron inquired yes
I do Greg confirmed are you actually sleeping with Cindy Aaron asked no Greg responded we become good friends and I've met her family shek married and says she doesn't want to jeopardize her marriage I just want to respect her wishes I get that Aaron said I Appreciate your perspective but the PA role was intended for a specific purpose I don't want to issue an ultimatum but you need to decide either become intimate with Cindy choose a different PA or we'll need to find a replacement for you so I either have to be intimate with her
pick someone else or be replaced Greg asked clearly taken aback I'm afraid that's the case Aaron said Greg nodded and returned to his office he called Cindy in and shut the door Behind her what's the matter Greg she asked I've been given an ultimatum he said I either have to sleep with you choose a new PA and sleep with her or I'm out of a job okay she said I'll step aside so someone else can take my place no he said placing his hand on her arm I don't want anyone else I only want you
but there are plenty of younger single women here who might be a better fit she said Cindy you're the most beautiful woman in this company he said I want to Be with you she looked at him and considered his offer despite being much younger he reminded her of Dennis when he was younger she had also developed feelings for him but what about Denny she hesitated until he gently cued her face and kissed her deeply she responded passionately soon began to undress once they were both without clothes she rode him to a powerful climax letting him
finish inside her she wasn't concerned about pregnancy since she had had her Tubes tied after Alicia was born afterward she was overwhelmed with guilt she had just cheated on her husband of nearly 30 years until now Denny had been the only man she had ever been with she had broken her vows and become an adulterous that was incredible Cindy Greg saidou such an amazing woman I could easily fall for you she beamed at his praise and gave him a kiss before getting off him I should probably take a shower she said I don't think Denny
Would appreciate me coming home with your marks on me yeah I guess not he said what are you planning to do about your husband you mean am I thinking of leaving him she asked no I'm staying with him even though we just had this moment I love him deeply I do have feelings for you but if it comes down to choosing between you and him I'll leave my job and stay with him I understand he said we need to set some boundaries she said first no badmouthing my husband if You disrespect him we're done second
I won't allow you to have closeness with me if I've just been with him third don't ask me to cut him off in bed if you do it's over fourth we won't be doing this at my home or in the bed I share with him and don't ever ask me to sleep with any of your friends or clients we need to be very discreet about what we do and where she continued what happens here stays here and don't give him any reason to suspect anything Between us if we're at a public event and I'm with
Dennis you'll treat me like any other colleague any questions no I think you covered everything he said with a smile she smiled back kissed him and headed to the bathroom for a long shower and that was how her role as Greg's paid corporate mistress began in the following months Cindy's relationship with Greg deepened he showered her with gifts and treated her exceptionally well but maintained a Different demeanor on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. Cindy appreciated his consistency and adherence to their Arrangement Greg never spoke ill of Denny or requested to be
intimate at Cindy's home at company events where Cindy was with Denny Greg remained a professional colleague Denny remained unaware of the affair when Cindy received her first bonus she used most of it to buy a new Ford F-150 for Denny who was driving a 2010 model Denny Was surprised and delighted by the gift and Cindy claimed it was a reward for being a supportive husband the bond between Greg and Cindy grew stronger leading them to refer to each other as work spouses it was common for executives and PAs at the company to form long-term relationships
Greg eventually proposed to Cindy in his office presenting her with a luxurious pearl necklace and declaring them office husband and office wife a title Cindy Joyfully accepted you may now enjoy your office bride she told him that's the best offer I've received all day he replied just one thing she said removing her wedding and engagement rings what are you doing Greg asked from now on while I'm at work I'll be your wife completely devoted to you she explained when I'm home I'll be Denny's wife wholly devoted to him she placed her rings in the top
drawer of her desk and closed itow I'm ready my office husband Let's get started Cindy and Greg's relationship grew closer Greg already wealthy bought Cindy a new wardrobe and insisted she wear it at the office she complied changing clothes Upon a arrival and before leaving she removed a photo of her and Denny from her desk to avoid reminders of her marriage their Affair intensified with daily encounters mostly in Greg's office or condo Cindy often stayed late telling Denny she had deadlines while actually being with Greg During trips back East Cindy and Greg shared hotel rooms
and she assured Denny they had separate rooms maintaining secrecy at 49 Cindy felt she had it all a loving husband a great job and a passionate lover however she she worried about how long this could continue knowing Greg might eventually prefer someone younger she also noticed Denny had become withdrawn started smoking again and stopped driving the new truck she bought which concerned her why are You still driving that old truck she asked is there something wrong with the new one I'm trying to keep the mileage down on the new truck he replied she attempted to
probe further hoping to uncover what was troubling him Denny is everything okay she asked one day you've been unusually quiet I'm concerned about you everything's fine he said in a flat tone Mack has me working on a case involving a cheating wife and it's really getting to me Mack was Mike McGregor the private investigator Denny sometimes assisted they had served together in the Marines before Mack started his own company after retiring from the police force I'm sorry to hear that she said do you want to talk about it not really he said I just don't
understand it why would a woman cheat on her husband and then say she loves him if she wanted to be unfaithful why marry him in the first place honestly if if it were me someone would end up hurt she Recoiled at his harsh words and wondered if he truly meant them well you don't need to worry about that she reassured him you know I'd never do anything like that to you he stared at her for a moment before answering yeah I guess I'm pretty lucky huh he said with a forced smile that lacked warmth she
smiled back but in her mind she started to question whether he knew about her relationship with Greg back in the present Cindy finished her shower carefully drying Herself and brushing her hair to match its morning appearance she took meticulous steps to cover up her affairs from Dennis even using the same soap and shampoo she used at home dressed in her work clothes she headed to the office and gave Greg a passionate kiss before leaving his office returning to her own office Cindy unlocked her drawer to retrieve her rings but was shocked to find them missing
she always stored them in a specific secure part of the drawer So their disappearance was inexplicable she searched frantically but there was no sign of them since rushed back to Greg's office distressed Greg immediately joined her in the search but the Rings remained elusive he suggested leaving a note for the night cleaning crew to keep an eye out for them reassuring her that they would be found Cindy was worried about Dennis noticing the Ring's absence Greg advised her to say she had taken them for cleaning and Resizing Cindy was reluctant to lie though she had
been doing so for months she reluctantly accepted Greg's suggestion as she left the office while he wrote the note for the night crew Friday 5 15 p.m. Dennis and Cindy Melton's home Dennis Melton reflecting on his life recalled meeting Cindy at the end of his first enlistment instantly smitten he married her respecting her choice to remain innocent until their wedding eventually her Father accepted him as a son-in-law asking him to take care of my little girl no matter what Denny promised for nearly 30 years Cindy was a devoted wife handling Denny's constant deployments and irregular
hours they faced hardships including the death of their first child Leah from SIDS and two miscarriages despite these challenges Cindy agreed to have her tubes tied after giving birth to their daughter Alicia after Denny retired from the Marine Corps and became A detective Cindy worked at Murdoch Industries they lived a stable life until Denny was severely injured in a bank robbery leading to medical retirement following his recovery Denny took a part-time job as a process server and became a licensed private investigator with restrictions on his work Denny was thrilled when Cindy got promoted to assistant
for a new executive and noticed she seemed happier and more relaxed he was even more Surprised when Cindy brought home a new pickup paid for with a bonus from her job as a gift for his support however his world came crashing down the following Monday when he received a call from Terry Knight a colleague of Cindy's while at Ma's office after a surveillance operation she requested a brief meeting suggesting a coffee shop on Riverside in third Dennis agreed proposing to meet in 20 or 30 minutes Terry declined to explain the purpose of The meeting over
the phone promising to provide details in person I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this Mr Melton she said but your wife is involved with one of our Executives just call me Denny he replied what exactly do you mean by involved is she having an affair I'm afraid it's more than just an affair she said are you saying she's actually in love with this executive he asked that's what it seems like she answered it looks that way to me who is this executive he Inquired is it Greg Frost yes it is she confirmed
how did you know Cindy mentioned she was hired as his executive assistant he said I've met him and he seems like a decent guy are you sure Cindy's involved with him he seems a bit young for her doesn't he Greg picked her Terry explained and she's not really an executive assistant she's a personal assistant and part of her role includes sleeping with him how long has this been happening he asked just over 6 months She said why are you telling me this now and why did you wait so long he asked well I have to
admit part of my reason is personal she said I was hoping he'd pick me instead but he went with a married woman who's much older no offense intended none taken he replied I understand perhaps I should discuss this with your management oh please don't do that she pleaded why not he asked we all bound by non-disclosure agreements she saidwe not supposed to discuss these Arrangements between Executives and their assistance we could lose our jobs if we do I understand he said so do the same rules apply to female Executives no the company doesn't hire female
Executives she said it may seem a bit outdated but as far as I know there's never been a female executive here many have applied but none have been hired that's interesting he said are any of the other assistants married yes a few are married but most are single she said What about their spouses he asked one doesn't know about the arrangement and the other does she explained he's disabled and can't work they need the extra income so he doesn't complain as long as she doesn't flaunt it how much extra do they earn he asked well
their salary nearly doubles and they receive a $50,000 bonus every 6 months she said that's after taxes wow he said that explained where she got the money for his new truck it seemed like a guilt Soothing gesture now how often do they meet up he asked the company has scheduled PA hours when assistants and their Executives meet she said that's every Monday Wednesday and Friday from 4:00 to 5 p.m. however many like your wife and Greg arranged to see each other at other times so Cindy is with him right now he asked she nodded yes
she confirmed could you do me a favor he asked I'll try she replied could you keep an eye on Cindy and Greg for me he Requested let me know if you notice or hear anything important I think I can manage that she said but I'll have to be cautious I understand Terry he said I don't want you to jeopardize your job I should get going Denny she said standing up I'm really sorry this happened I'll keep you informed if I learn anything new thank you Terry I'm more grateful than you realize and I appreciate you
being honest with me he said once she had gone he sat quietly trying to Process the news she had shared it felt like he'd been hit hard in the stomach so this is how Cindy chooses to repay 30 years of loyalty checking his watch he saw it was around 4:30 which meant Cindy and Greg were likely halfway through their pa hour back at the office Dennis hoped to catch Mack before he left upon arrival Mac noticed Dennis's distress and asked what was wrong Dennis revealed that he had learned of Cindy's infidelity with her boss through
Terry Mac suggested they discuss it in his office Dennis recounted everything Terry had told him Mack advised Dennis to gather evidence noting that without it Terry's claims were just hearsay given their nearly 30-year marriage Mac found it hard to believe Cindy would cheat Mack provided Dennis with a hidden audio recorder instructing him to place it in Cindy's purse the device could record up to 18 hours of audio from up to 50 ft away Mac also offered to look into video Surveillance options he cautioned Dennis to avoid acting suspiciously or doing anything rash Dennis agreed and
went home he discreetly placed the recorder in Cindy's purse and attempted to act normally over the next few days he observed Cindy closely but found no evidence of infidelity such as unusual cologne or other signs Dennis watched Cindy for any signs of unusual behavior but saw none she changed out of her work clothes as usual and went to prepare Dinner maintaining her routine when they went to bed Cindy claimed to be too tired for closeness a frequent excuse lately although Dennis was unsettled by Terry's claims he hoped they were unfounded the following evening Dennis retrieved
the audio recorder from Cindy's purse and listened to the download loed file the recording revealed Cindy begged Greg to do her harder afterward Cindy mentioned needing to shower to avoid raising suspition and Exchanged I love you with Greg the next morning Dennis scheduled a divorce consultation with a lawyer Mack who worked with various divorce attorneys had arranged for Dennis to use a camera in the block building to monitor Cindy's office at the attorney's office Dennis presented the evidence the lawyer explained that in a no fault state the grounds for divorce were limited to irreconcilable differences
although adultery might influence Asset Division Dennis inquired about taking action against Cindy's boss or her company but the attorney noted that suing for alienation of affection was no longer possible though he would explore options regarding the company Dennis requested a clean split keeping half of the assets in his retirement and preferred to serve the divorce papers himself on their 30th Anniversary as a form of Revenge after paying the retainer Dennis returned to the office where Mac showed him footage Of Cindy removing her rings and changing clothes disturbed by the site Dennis noted Cindy's new more
expensive outfit and a new necklace he decided to rent a small one-bedroom apartment and put down a deposit after reviewing his budget Dennis was scheduled to start moving into his new apartment on Monday after it was cleaned he withdrew half of their checking and savings accounts from the bank and opened a new account elsewhere he then went to the 15th floor of the Parker building where he had often visited Cindy avoiding detection he used a lockpick kit to open her desk drawer and retrieved her rings he also found a picture of them from a vacation
years earlier which he closed back in the drawer before leaving the office returning home Dennis drank a beer and smoked cigarettes on the back deck Cindy joined him expressing concern over his drinking when asked about her rings Cindy claimed she had taken them to be Cleaned Dennis noticed her guilty demeanor and commented on their 30th anniversary dinner reservation at mikati Cindy seemed surprised by the reservation and suggested changing the celebration to the weekend Dennis insisted on keeping the anniversary date and Cindy reluctantly agreed he knows she thought to herself that's the only thing can can
explain his behavior oh god what have I done she asked herself and can I ever fix it she changed Clothes and went back downstairs to fix their dinner the next day Denny listened to the latest audio from the device planted in Cindy's purse his wife let Greg to do her in the a-hole he was never into that and as far as he knew neither was she he felt like strangling her when he heard her tell him her a-hole was his exclusively he had to get out of the house before he said or did something stupid
he drove to a park letting his emotions out and realized he Needed to talk to someone he called Alicia his daughter who invited him over when he arrived at her apartment Alicia made him coffee and he revealed the painful truth about Cindy's infidelity Alicia was shocked and questioned whether there was a chance to repair their marriage Dennis explained that the affair was more than a one-time mistake Cindy had even stopped wearing her wedding rings and had been receiving gifts from her boss her company Encouraged this Behavior as part of their executive compensation the affair was
with a younger man Greg Frost who was 30 and had a history of seducing older women Alicia suggested that Frost might have an edus complex but expressed concern about Dennis's intentions towards him Dennis acknowledged he couldn't Sue Frost but planned to ensure he faced consequences after their discussion Dennis felt a bit better he realized he Had been gone for over 2 hours and decided to head home he walked into the house and took in the surroundings everywhere he looked there were reminders of 30 years together the last decade or so spent right here the weight
of the memories almost brought him to tears Cindy was outside in the backyard tending to her flowers as if nothing was a Miss he couldn't understand how she could cheat on him and then come home acting like everything was perfectly Normal he shook his head and grabbed a beer from the fridge before heading outside taking a seat he opened the beer and lit a cigarette Cindy noticed him from the deck as he settled in and she walked over to him Dennis we need to have a talk she said oh about what he responded about us
about everything she said you've been distant irritable and off all week you haven't told me you love me and you haven't even touched your new truck did I do something to Upset you her question caught him off guard he wondered if Greg had somehow influenced her behavior you tell me he said have you done something to upset me not that I know of she said avoiding his gaze the thought of confronting her about Greg nearly drove him to snap but if I have I'm sorry I didn't mean to please Dennis talk to me I hate
seeing you like this I feel like I'm losing you that's because you are losing me you stupid hoe he thought to himself after a Moment she continued I know you dealing with that case alongside Mack and it's clearly stressing you out she remarked perhaps you should reconsider working with him if it's affecting you this much I've never seen you so distressed about a case before it's nearly resolved he replied it'll be finished soon I hope that's the case she said I really don't like seeing you like this it's tough on me too how about letting
me help you unwi tonight it's Been ages since we've done anything together what do you think Denny pondered her suggestion before responding she made a good point it had been a long time since they'd been intimate and after Wednesday there was no telling when they'd have the chance again maybe he thought this could remind her of what she might lose he smiled at her and then spoke sure that sounds like a great idea he said she beamed and kissed him I'll make it a night to Remember she promised and it turned into a night neither
would soon forget Denny was more vigorous than he had been in a long time his energy intense as he took his soon to be ex-wife several times not even Greg could match what Denny was doing to her she thought then her husband surprised her by turning her onto her stomach and asking her to get on her hands and knees what are you planning Denny she asked it's a surprise he said applying their combined juices On her rear when she realized his intention she tried to move away but he stopped her no Dennis please she pleaded
we've never done this before after 30 years I think it's time we try something new he said I'll be gentle I promise he slowly entered her from behind and was taken aback by how tight she felt he thought to himself that they should have tried this much sooner Cindy on the other hand was deeply unsettled this was supposed To be Greg's exclusive area why had Denny suddenly decided to do this she realized she couldn't exactly tell her husband to stay out of what was Greg's domain so she tried to relax and accept what Denny was
doing oh my God she thought as he pushed further inside her after their final climax Dennis withdrew and went to the bathroom to fetch a couple of warm washcloths one for himself and one for Cindy he handed her a washcloth while he cleaned up for a Moment he thought she might start crying why did you do that she asked you've never shown interest in that before your rear looked so tempting I just couldn't resist he replied I didn't hurt you did I I'm sorry if I did no you didn't hurt me you just took me
by surprise she said you were incredibly intense what brought this on you did he answered you looked so alluring I couldn't control myself she smiled and hugged him I love you Dennis Melton she said I hope you never Forget that and I love you too he said they drifted off to sleep in each other's arms feeling content Denny wondered if this might be the wakeup call she needed they slept in late on Sunday and Denny headed downstairs for a bacon and egg breakfast good morning sleepy head Cindy said I hope you slept well last night
I sure did I'm still feeling the effects of what you did he smiled trying to mask the discomfort he felt I'm glad he said looks like the old Man still has some tricks up his sleeve yes I slept better than I have in a while after breakfast he went out to the backyard and started up his lawn mower possibly for the last time he mowed the lawn and put the mower away taking a final look at his work he would miss this yard he thought they were intimate again that night but Dennis avoided Cindy's rear
end since she was still a bit sore from the previous night's activity that was fine with Dennis Simply knowing that Greg Frost's exclusive area was no longer off limits was enough satisfaction for him after they finished Cindy rested her head on Dennis's shoulder please don't forget how much I love you she said I'd be completely lost without you I love you too he replied it was true he still loved her which made her betrayal all the more painful that night before heading to bed he decided to place an audio device in her purse hoping she
Would tell Greg that their relationship was over Monday 2 days before D-Day Cindy felt rejuvenated when she left for work that morning after preparing a nice breakfast for herself and Denny she kissed him goodbye and practically skipped out of the house a wide smile on her face watching her go Denny hoped she would make the right choice when she arrived at work she breezed into Greg's office picked out a lovely dress for the day and changed into it putting on the Necklace Greg had given her when they became office spouses she greeted Greg with a
warm hug and a kiss you're in a great mood this morning Greg remarked I assume you had a good weekend the best she replied Denny and I reconnected this weekend and it was amazing I see he said did he leave anything for me she laughed oh there's plenty here for you my office husband she said everything okay at home then he asked yes now it is she said but I think we need to be extra cautious oh Why Greg inquired I think he's becoming suspicious she said he was in a terrible mood all last week
dealing with a case about a cheating wife and it really got to him he didn't even drive his new truck once you don't think he might get violent do you I mean he did serve in the Marines and was a cop for over 10 years Greg said of course not she said Denny's a softy underneath don't let his tough exterior fool you by the way I'll need to skip PA's hours on Wednesday Why is that Greg asked that's our time you know I understand but it's my 30th wedding anniversary she said remember what I mentioned
when we first started this if I had to choose it would always be him I'm not going to ruin our anniversary I suggested moving it to the weekend but he refused besides he's already booked a table at Mangia cotti at least he has good taste Greg commented of course she replied he married me after all Greg laughed lifted Her up and kissed her yes he did Greg said well since it's your 30th Anniversary I think we can work something out maybe you and I can take a weekend trip somewhere deal she agreed but not too
soon I want to make sure Denny is PED his mood first something's really bothering him and I hate seeing him like this do you think he knows about us he asked I'm not sure she admitted maybe that's why I think we need to be cautious for a bit by the way What did you tell him about your rings Greg asked I told him what you suggested she said that I took them to be cleaned and he believed that Greg inquired yes Cindy confirmed has anyone found them no he said shaking his head no one turned
them in and apparently no one saw anyone coming into the office on Friday afternoon any idea what could have happened to them she asked he shook his head I have no idea he said I'm as puzzled as you are I'll keep looking and Asking around they must be somewhere here okay okay she said if nothing turns up maybe I can buy a replacement set if necessary I'll take you to get a new set Greg said since it happened in my office I feel somewhat responsible that's very kind of you Greg she said but this is
on me I'm the one who took them off and put them in my desk drawer it's fine I can put them on my credit card anyway I should get to work speaking of work Greg said there's something I wanted to Discuss with you whatk that she asked since we're office spouses and you've already committed to me fully at work I was wondering how you'd feel about adopting my last name he asked just in the office of course the other Executives have been discussing it for a couple of weeks and they might make it a policy
Cindy paused to think then smiled Cindy Frost she said I like the sound of that sure but let's hold off for a bit maybe a week or so as I mentioned Denny's been really grumpy lately and I want to make sure he's okay before we move forward with anything all right just let me know when you're ready and I'll have HR update the directory Greg said we'll do she replied then cheerfully left his office later that morning Denny received a call from his lawyer John who asked him to come by the office after lunch to
review the divorce papers after signing he asked about the case against Murdoch Jon presented Another set of papers for a claim of intentional infliction of emotional distress explaining that it met all legal criteria due to the company's actions contributing to Denny's marital breakdown Jon had set the claim amount at $30 million to attract attention though he anticipated a lower settlement he offered to take 10% of any settlement given Denny's connection with Mack they agreed to file the papers on Tuesday and serve Cindy on Wednesday morning Denny Planned to meet JN at Murdoch at 9:30 a.m.
to proceed with the case on Tuesday Greg Frost sat at his desk and thought about the current state of his life he had a great job that paid a lot of money and better yet a warm willing and beautiful older woman for a toy Cindy had just left the office to get their lunch he knew that after they ate they'd be turning their attention to each other soon he thought she would be completely his and her loser husband would be Powerless to stop it he had played this game many times before with other older women
but out of all the women he had seduced Cindy was the best he was jolted back to reality when his phone buzzed recognizing the number he answered Frost he said as he answered the call Greg it's Denny the voice on the other end replied hello Denny it's great to hear from you Greg said with a Sly grin what can I assist you with I'm planning a little anniversary surprise for Cindy And was hoping you could help me out Denny said certainly Greg said I'm happy to assist in any way I can perfect Denny said letun
meet at Murphy's bar at around 5:30 this evening to go over the details and keep this between us no mention to Cindy got it Denny Greg said I'll see you at 5:30 great Denny said see you then he concluded before hanging up Greg put his phone back in his pocket and wondered what Denny was planning maybe he thought With a grin I'll leave a little surprise for Denny which he'll find in Cindy's V later he then turned to his computer and began searching for male chastity devices after work Greg went directly to Murphy's and parked
in the lot the small bar was located at one end of a strip mall in an older part of town though he didn't feel entirely at ease in this area he figured it was still early enough he entered the dimly lit Pub and saw Denny seated at a table on the far Side of the bar two rugged looking men at another table watched him closely as he made his way to Denny Denny had a laptop open on the table and was typing when Greg arrived he paused his typing and looked up as Greg took a
seat across from him right on time Denny said I appreciate punctuality would you like a drink yeah a beer would be great Greg replied Denny signaled to the bartender and ordered two beers the bartender brought two cold bottles to the table And Denny paid him before he left so what's this surprise you mentioned Greg asked Denny smiled but there was no warmth in it well as you probably know tomorrow marks my 30th wedding anniversary Denny said it's hard to believe that a woman like Cindy has been with me for three decades who would have thought
I understand what you mean Greg said Denny nodded in agreement by the way Greg what was it like doing my wife in the a-hole Denny asked Greg looked Startled and began to respond but Denny cut him off don't bother answering it was just a rhetorical question I know what it's like I did it myself last weekend didn't she tell you I thought you two talked about everything after all she is your work wife right you're the reason she takes off my rings when she arrives at work aren't you Greg stared at his beer feeling embarrassed
Denny I Greg started to say but Denny interrupted him so you want her to use Your last name at work right he asked are you planning to add her to your health insurance too she's 49 old enough to be your mother you seem to have a thing for older married women don't you I don't know what you're talking about Greg replied don't play dumb with me Greg Denny said I know all about you does the name Robin Harkness mean anything to you or Janice Taylor or Brenda Smith they all have similar stories older married women
some quite Wealthy and you somehow end up being mentioned in their Wills how do you manage that Greg no need to answer answer I already know so what's the deal with you and older women is it some sort of edus complex did you have unresolved feelings for your mother as a child what's an edus complex Greg asked what are you talking about oh I forgot Denny said you probably missed that in your modern education maybe you've never even heard of it Greg was starting to get Irritated who did this guy think he was look Denny
I care about your wife he said not the best thing to say to a man with a gun who knows you've been sleeping with his wife for what 6 months or more Denny retorted all right what do you want from me Greg asked Denny turned his laptop around to show Greg the screen what's this Greg asked don't you recognize your company's Outlook web access site Denny replied I see that Greg said but what's on the screen That's your resignation letter Denny said effective immediately I've already included the email addresses of your superiors board members and
HR department all you need to do is sign electronically and hit send then you can leave I've got a better idea Greg said his face rening how about I kick your a and then sleep with your wife in your bed while you watch Denny chuckled at that it's true you're 20 years younger than me in good shape and don't have a Bad leg to contend with but you're overlooking a couple of things Denny said oh yeah like what Greg snapped first off I'm carrying a weapon Denny said second I've been in law enforcement longer than
you've been alive along the way I've learned a few things like how to make someone like you vanish Without a Trace no one will ever find your body Greg stared at Denny stunned you'd really kill me Greg asked in a heartbeat a-hole Denny replied it's up to you we Can handle this the easy way he said gesturing to the laptop or we can take a more unpleasant route and do it the hard way either way you're out of my life forever personally I'm kind of hoping you picked the ladder it's been a while since I've
had to end someone and my trigger finger is feeling a bit Twitchy so all I need to do is sign and send this email Greg asked what happens then then you leave my city tonight Denny said and you never come back not ever But I have everything in my condo Greg said already taken care of Denny replied pulling out a key these two gentlemen moved your belongings to a storage facility about an hour and a half from here here's the key to your storage unit it's been paid for the month Greg glanced over at the
two bulky men sitting nearby they didn't very welcoming Greg reviewed the resignation letter Denny had prepared he had to admit Denny had a talent for writing After reading it Greg signed electronically and clicked send he handed the laptop back to Denny moments later they heard Denny's phone Buzz I included my email address in the abcc field Denny said now leave my city these two gentlemen will guide you to the state line don't attempt to contact me and definitely don't try reaching out to my wife defeated nodded and got up to leave Denny Rose as well
and walked around the table to face Greg if we ever Cross paths again Greg you'll regret it Denny warned all right Greg said you win no hard feelings he asked offering his hand Denny glanced at the hand for a moment before shaking it as they shook hands Denny pulled Greg closer and kneed him in the groin with his good leg Greg collapsed to the floor in pain the bartender glanced over briefly he's fine just slipped on a wet spot Denny called out the bartender nodded and returned to his duties Denny grabbed Greg by the Hair
forcing him to look UPI be keeping an eye on you Greg he said if I find out you're messing with another man's wife I'll track you down and end you got it boy ye yes sir Greg stammered Denny released him and addressed the two men with himg this trash out of my sight and out of my state he ordered right away boss one of the men replied they grabbed Greg by the arms helped him up and escorted him out of the bar Denny watched them leave and then Noticed something on the floor by a chair
bending down he saw it was Greg's phone which must have fallen out when Greg Hit the Floor he turned it on and found it was locked curiously he tried 1,234 pressed okay surprisingly the phone unlocked he shook his head incredulous what a fool he thought he turned the phone off pocketed it and headed home Wednesday the dday Cindy woke up early and noticed that Denny's side of the bed was vacant she hoped he Was still downstairs so she quickly threw on a robe and dashed down they had a long standing tradition of exchanging anniversary cards
in the morning and she wanted to catch him before he left in the kitchen she saw that the card she had bought for him was still on the counter unopened she had hoped to find a card from him as well but instead there was a note that read had to leave early to handle some things see you at mangotti at 6:00 happy anniversary Greg This was unusual she thought there were no words of love and he always leaves her a card to open in the morning worried she went back upstairs to get ready for work
at the office she went into Greg's office but found it empty he was usually there before her she noted she looked around but found no trace of him his jacket wasn't on the rack and his coffee pot was still off she took out her phone to call him but it went straight to voicemail as she turned Around Robert Jones the CEO entered the office holding a piece of paper and delivered the shocking news News Greg had resigned Robert handed Cindy the resignation letter Greg had sent after leaving the office the letter explained that Greg was
resigning from Murdoch Holdings effective immediately citing his discomfort with undermining Denny's marriage Cindy in tears read the letter twice before handing it back to Robert who told her to keep it Robert expressed Surprise at Greg's sudden decision noting that Greg had shown no signs of dissatisfaction and had performed well he asked Cindy if she had discussed anything with her husband to which she replied no understanding the emotional impact Robert suggested Cindy take the rest of the week off assuring her that her position was Secure in the parking lot Denny and johon watched from Jon's car
as Cindy clearly upset got into her car And drove off JN looked at Denny and asked are you ready letun go Denny said they exited the car and walked into the building taking the elevator up to the executive suites at Murdoch Holdings upon reaching the floor a receptionist attempted to stop them from entering Robert's office but Denny flashed a badge allowing them to proceed on impeded Robert looked up clearly startled as the two men entered his office without knocking who are you two He asked what the meaning of barging in here like this Mr Robert
Jones Denny inquired yes that's me Robert replied Denny took out a manila folder and set it down on Robert's desk you've been served Denny announced served Robert asked visibly stunned for what it's all detailed in the paperwork John answered your company and its top executives are being sued for intentional infliction of emotional distress what Robert said are you out of your minds what are you Talking about one of your Executives Greg Frost was involved in a six-month affair with my client's wife which has ruined his marriage and caused him significant emotional suffering John explained furthermore
your company pressured him into this illicit relationship to keep his job as a result my client is seeking $30 million in compensatory damages now I'm certain you've lost your mind Robert said first of all Greg Frost no longer works here He resigned last night he turned to Denny and added wait a minute I recognize you you're Cindy Melton's husband the retired cop who got hurt are you representing him that's correct Denny said Robert's face flushed with anger as he looked at John you can take this ridiculous lawsuit and shove it where the sun doesn't shine
Robert said then you can watch while my lawyers rip this defamatory nonsense to Pieces Mr Jones We've Got audio video and Eyewitness accounts backing up all our claims John said and you know the saying Discovery can be ruthless you're well aware of the damage this lawsuit could inflict on your business just imagine the Fallout when people learn that your company has been forcing its Executives to engage in illicit affairs with their assistance for over 75 years and what about the fact that there isn't a single female executive here I've spoken to several highly qualified women
who Applied for executive roles only to be told they weren't suitable trust me Mr Jones I'll be outside the courthouse every day broadcasting to the media about how Murdoch discriminates against women and wrecks its employees marriages we also know you're paying your Pas up to $100,000 a year for favors with their assigned Executives that sounds a lot like sleeping Services which is illegal in this state I'm sure the da would love to get their hands on That so if you want to file a counter suit that's your choice but it's going to cost you a
lot more we're both reasonable people and open to considering a fair counter offer what do you say John said Robert stunned listened in silence as JN laid out his position after a moment Robert looked at Denny how long have you been married to Cindy he asked today would have been our 30th Anniversary Denny said but instead of celebrating I'll be serving her with Divorce papers tonight Robert's demeanor softened slightly at this Revelation he turned back to John all right You' made your point he said how about 3 million to settle this will that make it
go away John glanced at Denny before responding then looked back at Robert that 3 million is after taxes John said Robert sighed deeply before responding all right he said is there anything else yes Mr Jones Denny said what is it Robert asked first you need to stop this Practice of yours Denny said second you have to offer Cindy Frost position she has a business degree and has been working close with frost for months she probably knows his job even better than he did Robert considered this for a moment before replying and you agree to sign
a non-disclosure agreement if we agree to this he asked Denny glanced at JN before answering absolutely Denny said all right I'll need to discuss this with the board when do you need a Response counselor he asked John preferably by the end of the day John said I think we can keep the media off our backs until then you'll have your answer by then Robert said and Mr Melton I genuinely regret what happened with your marriage thank you Mr Jones Denny said they shook hands and then JN and Denny left well that went better than I
expected JN said once they were back at his car yeah it did Denny said just one more thing I need to take Care of trust me you'll be all right Jon said just give it some time Denny nodded in agreement Cindy parked her car and rushed to the elevator for Greg's condo but upon arriving she found it empty after searching the place and calling his name with no response she drove home in tears she spent the rest of the day crying then began preparing for her evening with Denny in the master bedroom she was shocked
to discover that many of Denny's clothes were missing from the Closet and dresser panicked she reassured herself that it was just a mistake or a joke after a shower and makeup she forced herself to believe that Denny wouldn't leave her arriving at Mangia cati's Cindy noticed Denny's old pickup in the parking lot and hoped the evening would resolve everything inside she was led to a secluded table where Denny awaited dressed in a suit and ready for their meeting he seated her just as he always did and then took His place across the table they ordered
their meals and a glass of wine they made small talk and exchanged pleasantries as they ate after finishing their meal Cindy lifted her glass to 30 years of marriage she said Denny nodded and took a sip Cindy continued and to another 30 years of wedded bliss before taking a drink herself Denny shook his head and set his glass down Cindy stared at him stunned I'm sorry but that's not going to happen he said his voice heavy With disappointment what she asked clearly shocked why not you're not naive Cindy he said and neither am I I
just need to ask you two things why and how long were you planning to keep deceiving me I honestly don't know why she admitted Greg reminded me so much of you when we were younger and he was so kind to me I just ended up falling for him I'm sorry I never meant to hurt you and I certainly didn't intend to make you look foolish Seriously he retorted you're old enough to be his mother you brought him into our home served him our food made me believe he was a decent guy all while you were
giving him what was supposed to be mine even worse you were being paid by the company to be his object he added do you know what they call that in this state what she asked quietly sleeping for money he said bluntly is that what you've become a hoe oh God no she cried out the bonuses and extra money were for The services I provided sleeping Services he corrected her no matter how you put it that's what it was the money for that new truck well that was earned through your infidelity you want to know why
I don't drive it anymore because it symbolizes betrayal every time I see that truck all I can think about is you letting Greg have his way with you you saw that she asked her voice trembling oh absolutely absolutely Denny said I saw everything and you know what was Worse than watching you two behave like animals seeing you take off your rings and shove them in your desk drawer like trash you were so embarrassed by me that you couldn't even wear my rings at work then you lied saying you took them to be cleaned I'm sorry
she said tears streaming down her face I went to get them and they were gone I didn't know what to say so I lied I'm really sorry it won't happen again I promise I know it won't he said pulling an envelope From his jacket pocket and placing it in front of her Cindy Melton you've been served she shook her head sobbing uncontrollably no no no I won't accept this she pleaded I don't want a divorce Denny please tell me this is just a joke this isn't a joke Cindy he said I've struggled with this all
week and I'm done you still haven't answered my second question how long were you planning to keep making a fool of me were you going to keep seeing Greg until You retired I don't know she sobbed and this nonsense about taking his last name at work he continued were you really going to do that too I don't know she cried please stop Denny I can't handle anymore too bad he said coldly now you're getting a taste of what I've been feeling for the past week and a half but there is one good thing that's come
out of this what's that she asked desperate you've been promoted he said with a smirk you've been chosen to fill Greg's Position congratulations you're now Murdoch Holdings first female executive you know about Greg leaving she asked her voice filled with disbelief yes Denny replied I had a straightforward talk with him and convinced him it was best for him to leave and how did you manage to get Murdoch to give me his position she inquired I had a bit of help from a skilled attorney Denny said Denny I know it sounds cliche but it was just
act With Greg it didn't mean anything she pleaded can't we move past this Denny smirked and pulled out Greg's phone he opened the voicemail app and played her last message Greg sweetheart are you okay please call me I'm worried love you Cindy's voice echoed Denny shut off the app sweetheart love you he said mockingly sounds to me like someone deeply involved no Cindy we can't move past this you made your choice and now you live with it just so you know you're Not the first older woman Greg has deceived let's hope you're the last he
reached into his pocket and pulled out another envelope tossing it on the table go ahead open it he instructed Cindy opened the envelope to find three rings inside hers and his she stared at him stunned you took my rings she asked incredulously he nodded yeah he said if you didn't want to wear them I figured I might as well take them back I almost cut them in half but I thought you might Need the money from selling them so we're really done aren't we she asked he nodded in confirmation yes he said and just so
you know I've already informed Alicia and your family they're not exactly thrilled with you at the moment you told them she asked horrified what exactly did you say I told them the truth he said you cheated and I filed for divorce that's pretty much the end of it the house is yours we'll keep our own retirement accounts And split the bank accounts I've already taken my share I've started moving some of my things out of the house I'll need to come back for for the rest just let me know when it's convenient you can come
by any time Denny she said as far as I'm concerned the house is yours too all right he said I'll be leaving now happy anniversary goodbye Cindy she reached out to stop him but he was already at the counter settling the bill as he walked out she felt tears Streaming down her face the divorce between Denny and Cindy proceeded smoothly Cindy signed the papers and returned them to John who filed them with the court the divorce would be finalized in 60 days on Monday Cindy returned to work to hear about her promotion which was significant
news for the company and even made local headlines the company also announced that Executives would no longer be required to have closeness with their Pas new Executives would have assistance without the this component and Cindy helped Implement stricter harassment standards both Denny and Cindy focused on their work and did not date Cindy continued to wear her rings feeling still married to Denny while Denny struggled with trust issues 6 months later Denny walked Alicia down the aisle and attended her wedding with Cindy they held hands and danced together several months later Denny was sitting in his
Truck observing a client's spouse ruin her marriage out of nowhere he experienced a sharp pain in his chest that spread to his left arm realizing what was happening he tried to call 911 but died of a heart attack before the ambulance arrived Cindy heartbroken joined him in death a few months later from a stroke though Alicia knew her mother's real cause of death was a broken heart Cindy was buried next to Denny Greg Frost who continued pursuing Older married women met a grim fate a year after Denny confronted him he was caught in bed with
another woman by her enraged husband who fatally blew his balls off the husband was found not guilty by reason of temporary insanity and subsequently divorced his cheating wife [Music]
