A cruel husband shoved his wife out of a helicopter for a hefty insurance payout — and her response left everyone utterly shocked

Is everything okay with her? Amanda’s been having some personal problems, Richard said defensively. She’s been stressed about her future with the company. That’s understandable, Elena replied.

It must be difficult for her working so closely with you. I imagine some people might get the wrong idea about your relationship. Richard’s face went pale.

What do you mean? Nothing specific, Elena said quickly. It’s just that office relationships can be complicated. People talk you know.

I’m sure it’s nothing to worry about. But Elena could see that Richard was very worried. The suggestion that people might be talking about his relationship with Amanda was exactly the kind of paranoia she wanted to plant in his mind.

That evening, Elena watched from her car as Richard left the office. Instead of going home, he drove to a bar across town the same bar where he used to meet Amanda for their secret rendezvous. Elena followed at a distance, parking where she could observe without being seen.

Richard sat alone at the bar for over an hour, drinking and checking his phone repeatedly. Amanda never showed up, but Elena could see that he was expecting her. The relationship was deteriorating exactly as Elena had planned.

The next day, Elena put the final phase of her infiltration plan into action. She scheduled a meeting with Mr. Hartwell, ostensibly to discuss increasing her investment in the company. I’ve been reviewing the operations, she told him, and I’m impressed with most of what I’ve seen.

However, I have some concerns about the claims department. Mr. Hartwell looked surprised. Concerns? Richard has been one of our most reliable employees.

I’m sure he has been, Elena said carefully. But I’ve noticed some irregularities in his recent work. Missing documentation, incorrect settlement amounts, communication gaps with clients.

I’m wondering if he might be overwhelmed with his current workload. Elena provided Mr. Hartwell with a detailed report of the problems, she had observed problems she had created herself. She presented the information professionally, expressing concern for Richard’s well-being rather than making accusations.

I’m not suggesting that Richard is incompetent, she concluded. I think he’s a good employee who might benefit from additional support or training. But if I’m going to increase my investment, I need to be confident that all departments are running smoothly.

Mr. Hartwell thanked Elena for her report and promised to look into the situation. Elena knew that once he started investigating, he would find the evidence she had planted. Richard’s carefully constructed professional reputation was about to crumble.

As she left Mr. Hartwell’s office, Elena felt a surge of satisfaction. She had successfully infiltrated Richard’s professional life, destroyed his personal relationship, and positioned herself to bring down his entire world. The man who had tried to kill her for money was about to lose everything that mattered to him.

But Elena wasn’t finished yet. She had one more surprise in store for Richard – one that would complete her revenge in the most satisfying way possible. The investigation into Richard’s work performance began immediately.

Mr. Hartwell, motivated by Elena’s concerns and his own desire to protect his company, launched a comprehensive review of the claims department. What he found was worse than Elena had led him to believe. The evidence of Richard’s embezzlement was overwhelming once someone started looking for it.

The altered settlement amounts, the missing documentation, the unauthorized payouts – it all pointed to systematic theft over a period of years. Elena’s sabotage had simply made the existing crimes more visible. I can’t believe I missed this, Mr. Hartwell said to Elena during a private meeting.

Richard has been stealing from us for years. The total amount is close to $200,000. Elena maintained her expression of shock and concern.

I’m so sorry. I know how much you trusted him. He’s been like a son to me, Mr. Hartwell said, his voice heavy with disappointment.

I gave him opportunities promoted him relied on him. And this is how he repays me. The confrontation with Richard took place the following morning.

Elena made sure to be in her office when security escorted him to Mr. Hartwell’s office. She watched through her window as Richard walked past, his face pale and confused. The meeting lasted for two hours.

Elena could hear raised voices, denials and eventually silence. When Richard emerged he looked like a broken man. His face was ashen, his shoulders slumped and his hands were shaking.

Elena stepped out of her office as he walked past. Richard? Are you okay? He looked at her with eyes full of desperation and fear. They’re saying I stole money.

They have evidence but I swear I didn’t. I mean I only took small amounts and I was planning to pay it back. The partial confession was exactly what Elena had hoped for.

Richard was so panicked that he was admitting to crimes without realizing it. Oh my god, Elena said, her voice full of sympathy. What are you going to do? I don’t know, Richard said.

They’re giving me until tomorrow to resign, or they’ll call the police. My career is over. Everything I’ve worked for is gone.

Elena watched as Richard gathered his personal belongings from his office. Seven years of work reduced to a cardboard box. She felt no pity for him only satisfaction that justice was finally being served.

But Richard’s professional destruction was just the beginning. Elena had made sure that his personal life would crumble at the same time. Amanda had been watching Richard’s downfall with growing alarm.

She knew that if Richard went down he might take her with him. She had been helping him steal from the company, and if he decided to confess everything she would be facing criminal charges as well. Elena had been counting on Amanda’s self-preservation instincts.

She had planted evidence suggesting that Richard was planning to blame everything on Amanda, making her the scapegoat for his crimes. Anonymous tips about Amanda’s involvement in the embezzlement were sent to company management, along with doctored documents that made it look like Amanda was the mastermind behind the scheme. When Amanda realized that she was being set up, she did exactly what Elena had hoped she would do she turned against Richard completely.

I’m not going down for this,» Amanda told Richard during their final confrontation. Elena had positioned herself where she could overhear their conversation, and she recorded every word. You’re the one who came up with the plan to steal from the company,» Amanda continued.

You’re the one who said we needed money to start our new life together. And you’re the one who killed your wife for the insurance money. Keep your voice down,» Richard hissed.

Do you want everyone to know? I don’t care anymore,» Amanda shot back. You used me Richard. You made me help you steal, you made me help you commit murder, and now you’re trying to pin everything on me? Well, I’m not going to let that happen.

Elena could hardly believe what she was hearing. Amanda was confessing to helping with the murder plot, and she was doing it where Elena could record every word. If you try to blame me for the embezzlement,» Amanda continued, I’ll tell everyone what really happened to your wife.

I’ll tell them how you planned her death, how you loosened her safety harness, how you pushed her out of that helicopter. I’ll tell them everything. Richard’s face went white…