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Chapter 8

Author: Verdant Milk
After fleeing Crestford, Jenny returned to her hometown looking disheveled and defeated. But she was no longer the wide-eyed ingénue who could win online sympathy with a few airbrushed selfies.

People had uncovered her real name online long before. And in a town that small, any hint of moral failure, workplace harassment, or an affair with a married man could have ruined her for good.

The neighbors' judgment trailed her the moment she set foot back in town.

She kept insisting Melvin had deceived her, even making a scene at the entrance of the town's biggest mall, until a group of outraged women cornered her and shouted her down for half an hour.

Jenny became infamous around town, stuck in a never-ending cycle of airing the same old misery to anyone who would listen. Her affair with Melvin quickly became the town's favorite piece of gossip.

One day, while shouting curses in the street, she ran into Melvin, who had returned to town to sell off his assets and settle his debts.

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    After fleeing Crestford, Jenny returned to her hometown looking disheveled and defeated. But she was no longer the wide-eyed ingénue who could win online sympathy with a few airbrushed selfies.People had uncovered her real name online long before. And in a town that small, any hint of moral failure, workplace harassment, or an affair with a married man could have ruined her for good.The neighbors' judgment trailed her the moment she set foot back in town.She kept insisting Melvin had deceived her, even making a scene at the entrance of the town's biggest mall, until a group of outraged women cornered her and shouted her down for half an hour.Jenny became infamous around town, stuck in a never-ending cycle of airing the same old misery to anyone who would listen. Her affair with Melvin quickly became the town's favorite piece of gossip.One day, while shouting curses in the street, she ran into Melvin, who had returned to town to sell off his assets and settle his debts.Witho

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    I posted photos of Jenny and Melvin sleeping together in my bedroom, screenshots of her asking kindergarten parents for gifts, and surveillance footage of her at the kindergarten.She deliberately ignored a poorly dressed little girl in the corner, taking her milk and snacks to get in the good graces of two wealthy kids.I also released an audio clip—her framing me for stealing a bag."Exactly. When the time comes, just shout that Willow stole your bag. I'll have the other parents back you up. After that, you won't have to worry about leaving your daughter in my class. I'll make sure she's taken care of."The internet exploded as soon as the evidence surfaced."Holy shit! How dare she play the victim?""After accusing someone of stealing falsely, she still has the nerve to cry?""Regular people don't beg for gifts. No way."Even Jenny's fake high-society friends, who had initially commented with sympathy, quietly deleted their posts.Jenny's social media accounts were permanen

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    Once the legal proceedings began, I was surprised to find out how lovesick he was. He'd handed over millions' worth of my jewelry to Jenny, and she either gave it away or sold it. Tracking down the buyers was hopeless because she'd sold the pieces for a fraction of what they were worth.Behind bars, Melvin lost it when he saw Jenny's tear-streaked face. "Jenny, what the hell is wrong with you? You sold a bag worth hundreds of thousands for five grand?"Jenny sobbed, her breath catching between cries. "I didn't know! I've never owned a bag worth more than 50 bucks. How was I supposed to know one could be that expensive? My family's house didn't even cost much more! And Chanel bags only go for a few hundred online…"Melvin was fuming. "Those are fakes! If you can't even tell the difference, what are you doing with luxury goods? Track down the buyers! Beg them if you have to! You're really just going to sit back and let me rot in here? That stuff went through you. You think you're wa

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    Ralph nodded as soon as I finished speaking, and two bodyguards stepped forward, slamming Melvin to the floor.One guard yanked him up by the hair while the other positioned himself in front of him. They pummeled him, hitting his chest and back until his agonized cries echoed endlessly around us.Arms crossed, I watched with satisfaction.Melvin was tossed around like a ragdoll. At first, he gritted his teeth and tried to tough it out, growling, "How dare you hit me? I'll call the police and have every one of you thrown in jail!"I nodded toward Ralph. "He's talking too much. Knock his teeth out.""Understood."One of the bodyguards drove a kick into Melvin's jaw. Blood and a tooth flew from his mouth.He finally broke. "S-Stop! I'm sorry! Willow, please, I apologize! I didn't know who I was messing with! I'm trash. I'm scum! Please, just let me go!"Jenny's face drained of color as she yanked Finn close, recoiling in shock. "Have you lost your mind? This is illegal! You're ord

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    Melvin crossed his arms and sneered as he watched me call for backup. "Oh, you're not calling the police today, but your lackeys? Cut the act. You came here to win me back, didn't you?"You're nothing but Jen's stand-in. You were so sweet when you slept with me back then. What turned you into such a shrew?"Before I could respond, a small figure suddenly darted forward. Finn, mimicking something he'd picked up, spat in my face."You're just his cash cow!" He planted his hands on his hips. "Dad already said you can't survive without him, that you're so clingy it makes him sick. And Ms. Jacobson said it's pathetic how low a woman like you can sink."Face it, what do you have, other than your money? How could you ever stack up to her? A woman should be cherished and treated like a queen by her man. No one's on your side here, Willow. Don't you think that's pathetic?"His spit dripped down my cheek as my fists clenched tighter. I had brought this child into the world.Melvin and I ne

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    This weekend was meant to be Melvin's and my engagement party. I'd been looking forward to it for so long, imagining that once he proved himself, we'd have a grand wedding for everyone to see.I went to the restaurant myself to cancel the reservation. But when I got there, I saw Melvin with Jenny and Finn.Finn spotted me and crowed, "Dad, Willow's here to beg you to take her back!"For a moment, I thought I'd misheard him.Then he added, "Willow, Dad's about to propose to Ms. Jacobson. Too late for regrets now!"He burst out laughing.Jenny rushed over. "Willow, it's not what you think. I didn't mean anything by it. I've always dreamed of being proposed to, so I asked Mel to help me out."My hand itched to slap her.Melvin stepped forward as well. "Not mad anymore, are you? Jen's had it rough. She's not like you—some pampered heiress coasting on family money. She earned everything she has without a handout."I know you're jealous, so here's the deal—hand over that limited-edi

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    At that time, my family was completely against my marriage to Melvin. I ignored their warnings, determined to prove that he loved me for who I was, not for my status as one of the heiresses of Crestford.So, I hid my identity, planning to test him for five years. If he proved himself, we'd get married. But somehow, he got it into his head that I was desperate to marry him.Looking back, the whole thing feels like a farce.I called Dad and said, "You were right. Melvin isn't the one for me."He wasn't surprised. "Good timing. Let's focus on the overseas deal with Lloyd Group. You should go on a trip abroad to get some peace."Only now did I realize he'd seen through everything from the start and was just waiting for me to face the truth.I was packing my bags when Melvin walked in with Finn. As soon as he realized I was leaving, his face darkened."Willow, haven't you caused enough trouble?" he snapped. "I put up with you calling the police, and now you're tearing our family apar

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    The wealthy woman grabbed me and wouldn't let me go, demanding I return her bag. But the bag was a fake. Melvin Quayle had switched it with mine.Where had he gotten it? Had he actually stolen the real one?I called the police, determined to prove I was innocent.She hesitated, then suddenly lunged for the bag in my hands. "Just give it back. We don't need to get the police involved!"That was when Jenny Jacobson stepped in."Willow, if you did take it, just give it back and apologize. Don't make this any worse." She turned to the kids. "Remember, always do the right thing. Never take what isn't yours."The police came rushing over.I grabbed Jenny's wrist and pulled her toward them. "I don't know how she ended up with my bag. Please, you have to check this out."Moments later, Melvin rushed in and slapped me the second he saw me. "Didn't I tell you I gave your bag to Jen? What the hell were you thinking, calling the police? Are you trying to humiliate her on purpose?"I kicke

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