Married for 5 years, my husband cheated 7 times because he thought I didn’t dare to divorce, but unexpectedly I appeared with the CEO, making him stunned

Ramon and I have been married for five years. At first, I thought I had chosen the right man to entrust my life to. He was gentle and knew how to please both families. But only a few months after the wedding did I see Ramon’s true face.

He started having secret dates and sending secret messages. The first time I discovered Ramon’s betrayal, he knelt down and begged for forgiveness. Thinking of my young child and my family, I gritted my teeth and let it go. But then… one forgiveness only paved the way for many more betrayals.

During our 5 years of marriage, I discovered Ramon’s adultery 7 times. Every time he was caught, he would sneer:
– “Hindi mo kayang makipaghiwalay. Umiiyak ka lang tapos patatawarin mo rin ako. Walang ibang lalaking papansin sa’yo.” (I don’t dare to divorce. I only know how to cry and forgive. No one needs me except you.)

Those words cut into my heart like a knife. I used to cry, used to blame myself. But the more I endured, the more he despised me. And then, I realized: forgiving someone who doesn’t know how to appreciate me is a crime against myself.

The moment of awakening

One night, when Ramon came home drunk, muttering the name of another woman, I suddenly felt funny. Why should I hold on to someone who doesn’t deserve me?

The next morning, I wrote a divorce petition. When he gave it to Ramon, he burst out laughing:
– “Don’t fool yourself. You can’t survive without me. You’re just an ordinary woman. Out there, no one will want you.”

I silently signed. No more tears, only coldness that made him momentarily surprised.

The journey of rebirth

After the divorce, I threw myself into work. I registered for courses, built relationships, and gradually asserted myself. From a small employee position in a large company in Makati, I gradually made my mark, contributing bold ideas to help the company develop.

The person who always silently watched me was Mr. Antonio Cruz, CEO of the group. A decisive but also warm man. He saw the resilience and intelligence in me, and then trusted me with the position of close assistant, “kanang kamay” (right-hand man).

The fateful meeting

One afternoon, my company held an important contract signing ceremony. The partner was the company where Ramon was working after his career went downhill.

When he entered the meeting room, Ramon was stunned to see me walking next to the CEO. I was wearing a luxurious suit, my face was radiant, my eyes were confident.

Mr. Antonio put his hand on my shoulder, introducing himself to everyone:
– “This is my most important associate. Without her, our success wouldn’t be possible.”

All eyes in the room turned to me, full of admiration. Ramon was speechless:
– “Ikaw? Bakit… bakit ikaw?” (Me? Why me?)

I looked straight into his eyes, smiled:
– “Yes, it’s me. The woman you thought was weak, who you said could never leave you. But you were wrong.”

The traitor must pay the price

After the successful signing, Ramon came to me, choking:
– “Maria, I’m sorry… Can we start over?”

I laughed, but this time without bitterness.

“Too late, Ramon. You are just my past. I already have my own future.”

I turned and walked away, the CEO whispered beside me:

“You’ve done well. Leave the past behind.”

After all

Ramon stood there, watching my figure disappear, his heart filled with bitterness. He used to think I didn’t dare to divorce, used to look down on me. But in the end, he lost everything: his wife, his trust, and his respect.

As for me, from a woman who was betrayed 7 times, I turned the pain into strength, to rise up to become the most brilliant version of myself