“Enjoy it all,” Cindy added sweetly, her words carrying a weight Peter couldn’t grasp. She imagined him clinging to his empty triumph, blind to the reality that the mansion, the money, and his parties were hollow distractions. Her serenity, unattainable to him, was her quiet victory.
Then came the unexpected twist. Cindy was scrolling through social media when she saw a post detailing how Peter’s family had lost millions of dollars of shares due to a poor financial decision. Cindy felt a smirk creeping in. All these lavish parties were sure taking a toll on poor Peter.