“I’m leaving you for a young and beautiful woman, and you mean nothing to me anymore,” the husband declared at the festive table, trying to humiliate his wife in front of the entire family. Her response devastated everyone.

Viktor was convinced that the dinner would mark the beginning of his new life. Sitting confidently at the head of the table with a glass in hand, he announced in front of his mother, sister, and relatives that he was leaving his wife for “a young and beautiful woman.” He meant to humiliate her, certain he held all the power.

His wife stood quietly by the window, calm and composed, listening without interrupting. Viktor spoke about money, sacrifice, and authority, then declared he was filing for divorce. He even acted generous, telling her she could keep the apartment.

She slowly walked to the table, poured herself a glass of champagne, and spoke in a steady voice. The apartment, she said, was legally hers. So was the car. And the company—registered in her name years ago to protect Viktor from tax problems.

The room fell silent. His mother turned pale. His sister lowered her phone.

Without raising her voice, the woman opened the door and ordered everyone out of her house. Viktor realized too late that in trying to destroy her, he had lost everything.