A wife in China has sued a mistress in Burnaby, BC. Ci Huang’s betrayal cuts deep. Not only did she discover her husband’s five-year affair with a younger woman in Canada, but she also grappled with the revelation that he had generously gifted this mistress almost $4.6 million.

And what did this other woman, Danni Zhu, do with this small fortune? She promptly invested in a plush Burnaby home.

The entire ordeal surely must’ve felt like a slap in the face for Ci Huang. As if the heartbreak of her husband’s infidelity wasn’t tormenting enough, discovering his lavish gifts to his mistress added salt to her wounds. But she wasn’t one to sit idly by.

Love, Deception, and a $4.6M House

Wanting to assert her rights, she took the battle to a Chinese court. Back in China, the courts ruled in her favour, agreeing that the vast sum gifted to Zhu should be returned. Zhu was given ten days to pay the $4.6m, which is a ridiculously short amount of notice.

Months passed, and she hadn’t paid a penny.

Zhu has filed an appeal, saying that the money was a gift.

She said that three weeks after receiving the money, she invested in a Burnaby property. The house is currently valued at $3.1 million, up from its previous $2.4 million when the house was purchased.

Wife in China Sues: A Continental Quest for Justice

Ci Huang has recently initiated legal action in Canada, bringing her fight to B.C. courts. She hopes the courts in BC will give weight to the Chinese court’s decision and enforce it here.

The lawsuit brings to light startling details. It suggests that her husband siphoned off a significant chunk, if not all, from their joint funds to gift Zhu. And he did this without even seeking Ci Huang’s consent. It’s no surprise she feels robbed, and cheated out of her rightful share.

Burnaby’s Mansion Scandal: Ci Huang’s Fight to Reclaim Millions

Huang has her sights set on that Burnaby property. If and when it’s sold, she believes she should have a stake in its proceeds. Her lawyer in Vancouver said that whether Zhu was aware or clueless about the alleged ‘unlawful conversion’ of these funds doesn’t matter. What’s significant is she reaped its benefits.

While Zhu remains silent, offering no response to the B.C. claim, it’s important to note that all these claims are yet to be proven in court. But should they be true, the financial implications for Zhu could be significant. She might have to pay back a bunch of money, and also yearly interest of 4.3% on the owed amount.

And the clock started ticking the moment Huang lodged her claim back in January. Not to mention, this interest rate could potentially double, following the judgment from the Chinese court.

It’s staggering to think that at the heart of this controversy is a couple who’ve been together for 27 years. Today, Ci Huang, a retiree in China, is undoubtedly reflecting on the past, contemplating the price of love and trust.