Love triangles have always been messy, but when money, betrayal, and legal drama are thrown into the mix, things can spiral out of control. They test the limits of love, loyalty, and morality, often leaving behind a tangled web of broken hearts.

In 2013, a man named Han tied the knot with his wife, Yang, in Shishi, Fujian province. The couple has two daughters together. However, years later, Han began an affair with his colleague, Shi. Their relationship wasn’t just personal. They also started a business together and even had a son in November 2022.

However, Shi wanted more than just the role of a ‘mistress’. In late 2022, she confronted Yang with an offer – she would pay 2 million yuan (Rs 2.33 crore approx) if Yang agreed to divorce Han. She even transferred an advance of 1.2 million yuan (Rs 1.4 crore approx) to Yang,But Yang had other plans. Over a year passed, and there was no sign of a divorce. Feeling cheated, Shi asked for her money back, even filing a lawsuit to recover the Rs 1.4 crore. She claimed the payment was based on a “verbal agreement” that Yang would divorce Han.

She also demanded interest for “breach of contract”.Interestingly, Han spent a jaw-dropping 6 million yuan (Rs 7 crore approx) on Shi during their affair, all without Yang’s knowledge. As per Chinese law, any significant assets acquired during a marriage are considered jointly owned by the couple. This means Yang could technically demand her share of that money from Shi.

Lawyer Yue Zengchao explained, “The court rarely sides with a third party in such cases. The wife has every right to claim her share of assets spent without her consent.