Chapter 5
When a woman distances herself from a scoundrel and a ghostly friend, good fortune begins to find her.
The first bit of good news came quickly. I secured a major business deal and received a promotion.
My boss, impressed by how I had managed to keep my personal issues separate from my work and successfully brought in a significant project for the company, entrusted me with even more responsibilities.
The second piece of news: Nill and Alice were getting married next week.
In the break room, I casually mentioned to
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Alice about being Nill’s wife.
It seemed she accepted it, since she was eager to remove the “mistress” label once and. They were set to have their wedding next week, and Alice was in a hurry to cement her place.
One afternoon, sitting in my spacious private office, sipping coffee, I heard a knock on the door. “Come in, I called out, and Alice strutted in, the sound of her high heels echoing as she held out a red wedding invitation.
She handed it to me with a smug look and said, “You must come, we’ve been such good friends for years.”
I took the invitation and assured her that I would attend.
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Watching her leave, I began to formulate my
revenge.
On the day of the wedding, I walked into the bride’s room to find Alice, dressed in a traditional wedding gown, waiting for the groom.
When I married Nill in my past life, his mother had purchased a cheap gown from a street vendor that looked incredibly tacky on her. Meanwhile, my parents had thoughtfully customized an elegant gown for Nill and me.
I made a trip to the same street shop and snapped a photo of the gown displayed on the mannequin, priced at just 105 dollars. I then posted the photo on social media with a sarcastic comment: “Alice, this dress suits you perfectly!”
“Thanks for coming to witness Nill and
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my happiness,” Alice retorted, her words sharp, though her expression revealed her insecurity.
The restaurant they booked was little more than a fast food joint, with cold dishes being served.
Alice’s colleagues gave their wedding gifts but were forced to eat this subpar food. Those who had clashed with Alice in the past followed my lead, posting online about the wedding being a money–grab.
I stood up and approached Nill’s mother, who was always eager for free perks.
I handed her a box of health supplements. She smiled broadly at the beautiful packaging and grabbed my hand, saying, “You’re so thoughtful, it’s such a shame about you and Nill, sigh…”
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Alice immediately rushed over. “Thank you for caring about my mother–in–law. From now on, I’m officially part of the family.”
I pretended to hesitate, then said, “Auntie’s health has never been great. I used to buy her supplements before.” I took the gift back and left.
Nill’s mother, disappointed at losing her freebie, grumbled, “You didn’t even buy me anything, yet someone else does. I never agreed to your marriage with Nill. At least Naran had money and abilities. You’re just bad luck.”
The atmosphere immediately became tense.
Alice and Nill’s mother began to argue, and I secretly recorded the exchange, setting the stage for my next move.
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Before the wedding concluded, I slipped out early and hired someone to post the video of their argument online.
I also paid online trolls to comment, labeling Alice the “mistress.”
The video went viral, and I released footage from my house’s bathroom.
The netizens quickly dubbed them “The Bathroom Couple.”
Alice faced judgment from her colleagues and neighbors, which led to mistakes at work.
I seized the opportunity and pushed her to resign.
Now, Nill was the only one working, and
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since he was constantly sending money to his parents, the tension between them grew.
I set my third revenge plan into motion.
One day, while talking with Nill and a few colleagues on the terrace, I casually mentioned company layoffs and personnel changes.
Nill immediately grew anxious.
He
Was the type who barely got by at work, and he feared I would hold a grudge and target him. Near the end of the workday, I handed him a stack of files, telling him that if he didn’t want to be laid off, he’d need to work overtime.
He had no choice but to stay and struggle to make progress. Knowing his work abilities, I knew he wouldn’t finish the tasks. I used
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this as an opportunity to hand him a pack of cigarettes.]
I noticed he had downgraded his brand to save money. When we were together, I used to buy him expensive cigarettes.
“Here, I noticed your cigarettes aren’t the best,” I said, catching him off guard.
“I know things are tough right now, but if you work a bit of overtime, maybe I can help you out,’“.
I left coolly, and from the corner of my eye, I saw him glance at me several times throughout the night. I knew I had reeled him
- in.
Over the next few days, I made Nill work overtime regularly.
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I casually offered him biscuits, coffee, and cigarettes. Every time I did, his pupils would dilate, which, according to psychology, is a sign of attraction.
It seemed that Nill was beginning to take notice of me.
I set the stage for the next phase of my plan.
I had Nill handle a particularly difficult client.
Predictably, he failed to close the deal, and the client lodged a complaint.
Knowing the company was undergoing layoffs, Nill was on edge.
I decided to make matters worse. I arranged for him to meet the client again, and during the dinner, I helped him by drinking on his behalf.
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On the way back, I leaned on his shoulder and mumbled, “Don’t worry, I’ve got your back.” Nill didn’t move away, continuing to escort me home.
Back at home, I posted a photo of the dinner with Nill and the client on social media. In the picture, I looked radiant, and Nill appeared joyful.
I didn’t block Alice, knowing this moment
would be crucial.
I then texted Nill, thanking him for escorting me home and asking if he had finished the cigarettes I gave him.
I offered to buy him another pack as a thank–you. He replied with gratitude for my
help.
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A few seconds later, my phone rang.
It was Alice, screaming on the other end: “He’s my husband now! You’re trying to steal my husband!”
In the background, I could hear Nill yelling at Alice to stop being unreasonable. I hung up quietly, thinking to myself, “Alice, you foolish
woman.”
The next day at work, I passed the client Ccount to someone else.
Nill stormed into my office, demanding to know why.
I pretended to hesitate, saying, “I was worried Alice might misunderstand, and since I’ve been involved with this account too, I thought it would be better for a colleague to handle it to avoid any issues.”
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That evening, Nill and Alice had yet another big argument.
I continued to subtly mention layoffs, making Nill anxious each day. Meanwhile, I took every opportunity to show concern for him, and Nill began paying more attention to
- me.
Today, Nill and I took time off, claiming his mother was in the hospital.
I knew her well–she was an elderly woman who always pretended to be sick for attention.
The doctors usually told her to eat less. I bought some nutritional supplements and, under the guise of caring for a colleague’s family, went with my coworkers to deliver them.
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Alice, seeing me, was immediately jealous and questioned my motives.
I told her that we were just visiting as a department and, feigning anger, said, “This is how we show care for our employees. If you have a problem with it, I’ll take it back.”
Seeing her free supplements being taken away, Nill’s mother “recovered” from her illness instantly and scolded Alice, calling her a disaster.
Alice didn’t back down, and they started arguing loudly in the hospital room.
The whole floor of patients came to watch, and even the nurses reprimanded them for disturbing the others.
In front of everyone, Nill turned red with
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embarrassment. I was overjoyed.
The entire scene ended with the police being called.
