I received an electricity bill for a villa I hadn’t visited in ages. Weird, right? So I drove over there. Pushing open the door, I found the place packed with my old college classmates! And right in the middle of the crowd, my fiancée was passionately making out with my arch-rival. Before I could even speak, my rival spotted me first. He had his arm around my fiancée, a sneer plastered across his face. “Liam, this isn’t a place for a nobody like you. Get lost!” My fiancée chimed in, equally annoyed. “Liam, seriously, stop hounding me. What we had was just a fling. A broke scrub like you could never be good enough for me.” I rolled my eyes, pulled out my phone, and dialed the police. “Hello, I’d like to report a break-in. Someone’s trespassing on private property.” The moment I pushed open the door, my college arch-rival, Brandon Pierce, had one hand gripping Chloe Davis’s butt, while they were locked in a passionate French kiss. Everyone froze when they saw me, then a wave of whispers swept through the room. “What’s Liam Caldwell doing here? Did anyone even invite him?” “I heard Liam was totally obsessed with Chloe back in college.” “He’s such a poor loser, how could he ever be worthy of Chloe?” “But wait, I heard Chloe was actually Liam’s fiancée?” … Honestly, I wasn’t supposed to be here at all. I’d booked a flight to go back home and see my parents, but just before I left, I got that utility bill. My first thought was some homeless person had broken in, so I decided to check it out. After all, this villa was supposed to be Chloe’s birthday gift, and it had only been renovated two months ago. I’d planned to tell her my real identity when I gave her the villa – that I wasn’t just some regular guy, but the heir to a multi-billion dollar empire. But who would’ve thought? She was cheating on me with another man in my villa, and that man was my arch-rival! Seeing my silence, Brandon aimed a spotlight at me, raising a microphone and shouting, “Liam, what are you doing crashing my party? I certainly didn’t invite you.” I frowned. “You didn’t, but this is my…” He cut me off before I could finish. Brandon sneered. “Since I didn’t invite you, how could you be so thick-skinned to show up at my place?! Or, after more than ten years, have you finally remembered to apologize to me?” Brandon and I were from two different worlds, but in our sophomore year, he came to me for help to pass an exam. He offered me five hundred bucks to help him cheat. The moment I took his money, I went straight to the professor and reported him. He got penalized by the school, and from then on, he became my sworn enemy, constantly trying to torment me. After graduation, we hadn’t had any contact. I shook my head. “Even if I had a hundred do-overs, I still wouldn’t help you cheat.” Though my words were firm, Brandon just thought I was being stubborn. “Don’t act so tough! I totally get people like you!” “Nerd! You thought you could make up for my family’s wealth by studying hard in school, only to realize once you entered the real world that even if you got into a prestigious university, you’d just end up as a lapdog for rich people like us.” “But, I won’t stoop to your level, you country bumpkin. Just kneel down, call me ‘Daddy,’ and lick my shoes clean, and I’ll forgive you.”
The crowd roared with laughter. These were the same people who used to follow Brandon around, bullying others in college. It was clear they hadn’t changed at all after graduation, only gotten worse. “They’re giving you a chance, why aren’t you taking it? One ‘Daddy’ could get you a lifetime of luxury!” “Why aren’t you on your knees licking his shoes and calling him ‘Daddy’ yet? This isn’t the time to be stupid, don’t do something you’ll regret again!” “Exactly, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Don’t let your pride make you forget why you’re here!” “Our Mr. Pierce doesn’t just let anyone in, you know. He’s clearly doing you a favor.” ….. I knew arguing with these kinds of people was pointless, so I stayed silent, fixing my gaze on Chloe. “I told you I wanted to take you to meet my parents, and you turned me down, saying you needed to spend the holidays with your family. So why are you here? Is Brandon your family now?” Brandon feigned surprise. “Oh, that’s why you’re at my place? Looking for the ‘goddess’ Chloe?” As he said this, Brandon hugged Chloe tighter, showing her off. “Honey, didn’t you say you were single and only loved me? Why is this broke scrub saying such things?” Chloe’s face had been dark ever since she saw me. Hearing Brandon’s question, she spat at me, then gritted her teeth and said, “God, you’re disgusting. Couldn’t you tell I was politely rejecting you? Did you really have to stalk me like this? I’d never be with a broke loser like you!” “I’ve been nice, for old times’ sake, not calling the police, not embarrassing you, but how can you be so incredibly self-absorbed? Why would I turn down Brandon to go see your parents who work construction?” “Let me tell you, Brandon is a thousand, a million times better than you. You’re not even worthy of the dirt on his shoes! This is my final warning: we are OVER. If you keep stalking me like a creep, don’t blame me for calling the police and having you arrested!” Brandon beamed, planting a kiss on Chloe. “That’s my girl! I love how you know what’s good for you!” Chloe didn’t look embarrassed at all. In fact, she looked relieved, as if she was afraid Brandon might misunderstand her relationship with me. I found it even more ridiculous. I’d thought my questions would make Chloe feel guilty, but I never imagined she’d belittle me like this, painting me as some twisted stalker. The image of the cool, aloof goddess she’d always presented to me shattered instantly. I felt ashamed that I’d fallen for a woman like this, wishing I could slap myself. Seeing my anger, Brandon found it even more amusing. He signaled to a few classmates, who immediately pushed and pulled me closer to him. Brandon put down the microphone and whispered in my ear, “Ever heard the saying, ‘Revenge is a dish best served cold’? You screwed me over and then just disappeared, leaving me to flunk and be ridiculed. You should’ve seen this day coming!” “I did this on purpose, you know. I knew you liked Chloe, that you were her simp, so I deliberately went after her. But she’s smarter than you; the moment she realized I was richer, she practically ripped off her clothes and jumped into my bed.” “I heard you and Chloe had a Platonic relationship? Never even slept together? Then you must have no idea how wild she is in bed, right?” I could tell Brandon wanted to provoke me into making a scene. Naturally, I wouldn’t give him the satisfaction. I just smiled. “You know, I actually have to thank you. Thank you for helping me see Chloe, the gold digger, for who she really is.” “Because I was never Chloe’s simp, and I’m definitely not a stalker. She’s the one who’s been chasing me. It’s actually pretty funny, considering I even successfully proposed to her recently.”
At my words, the bustling party instantly fell silent. Everyone started whispering amongst themselves, but from their expressions, it didn’t look like they were talking about me being cheated on. More like they were calling Chloe two-faced and Brandon a fool for falling for her. Brandon hadn’t expected the truth to be this. He thought he was stealing my ‘goddess’ to teach me a lesson, but instead, he’d snatched himself a gold digger! “Chloe, what the hell is going on between you and Liam?” Brandon’s face was livid, and he shoved Chloe away from him. Chloe’s face went white with anger. She pulled out the large diamond ring I’d given her from her pocket, holding it up as she shouted, “Yes, that’s right! I was planning to marry you because I thought you were an honest guy.” “But I never imagined you’d be so pathetic, trying to trick me with a lab-grown diamond when you proposed! I can accept you being poor, but I can’t accept you being a liar!” “I was thinking the holidays were coming up, so I was going to break up with you after. But I never thought you’d stalk me here and ruin my reputation!” “Just because you lied to me, does that mean I have to keep being fooled?” I raised an eyebrow. “Who told you it was a lab-grown diamond?” Chloe scoffed. “Do I really need someone to tell me?” “This diamond is at least ten carats! How could a broke loser like you afford such an expensive ring to give me? Or can your construction worker parents afford it? If it’s not a lab-grown diamond, what is it, glass?” Chloe grew increasingly furious, flinging the large diamond ring onto the floor. Thankfully, the diamond was big and sparkly enough that it didn’t disappear completely. I was about to explain whether the diamond was real or fake, when a female classmate picked up the ring and spoke first. “I work in diamond sales! This is absolutely not a lab-grown diamond, this is a real South American diamond!!!” Chloe rolled her eyes, grabbing Brandon’s hand again, and said dismissively, “Don’t just make things up. Do you really think I don’t know if Liam can afford a diamond? ” “Do you think everyone is as rich as Brandon, able to buy a huge mansion just like that?” The female classmate seemed worried no one would believe her. Trembling, she put the ring in my hand and quickly continued, “Anyone who has me on SnapChat knows I sell jewelry. I can tell the difference between a real diamond and a lab-grown one with my eyes closed. I swear on my life, this is a genuine diamond.” Seeing the classmate speak so confidently about the diamond, Chloe’s face went white again. “But… but how is that possible? How could you have so much money to buy such an expensive diamond ring?” “You better explain yourself!” I didn’t really need to explain anything, but I couldn’t help but let out a cold laugh. “This diamond ring is…” Before I could finish, Brandon snatched the ring from my hand. “You stole it from me!” “I was wondering how you got into my house. Now I get it! You must have been one of the renovation workers! You stole a copy of my house key, took this huge diamond, and then gave it to Chloe!” As Brandon spoke, he slipped the diamond ring onto Chloe’s finger. “Chloe, I was mad at you for accepting his proposal. But now I realize, you must have sensed this ring was mine, and that’s why you said yes, for the sake of the ring, right?” Chloe, whether she truly believed him or was just playing along, immediately kissed Brandon, smiling and calling him, “Honey, yes, exactly! That’s it!” “It was fate.”
Although Brandon didn’t understand how I’d gotten the diamond ring, he was convinced I couldn’t afford such a large one, so he spoke without hesitation. “I was going to call the cops on you, but for old times’ sake, and since you helped me find such a great wife in Chloe, I’ll forgive you. Now get out!” Chloe chimed in, “Yeah, kick him out! Don’t let this garbage ruin our party!” I wanted to rip Brandon and Chloe’s mouths open, but seeing everyone in the room look at me with disdain, it wasn’t hard to imagine what would happen if I tried anything. With so many people, one slap from each of them could seriously injure me. So, I didn’t engage in a war of words. Instead, I swallowed my pride, lowered my head, and left the villa amidst their vicious, sickening laughter. Once outside, I immediately locked the gate, then stood to the side and called the police again. Since the villa wasn’t in the city center, the police couldn’t arrive immediately. Inside, people quickly realized the gate was locked and they couldn’t get out. They started yelling for me to open the door. Brandon, especially, was almost in tears. “Open the damn gate! I didn’t even press charges for you stealing, what right do you have to lock us in?” I smiled. “Stealing is a big deal, especially such a huge diamond ring. So, I proactively called the police to come and arrest me, the thief.” Hearing that I’d called the police, Brandon started slamming against the door frantically, trying to threaten and coax me. I wasn’t afraid of him; there was no way that gate could be forced open by human strength alone. Only when the police pulled up did I finally unlock it. Brandon’s legs nearly gave out when he saw the police, almost collapsing to his knees. Chloe, oblivious, snapped at me, “You’re so dead.” The officer turned on his body camera and asked sternly, “What’s going on here?” Seeing Brandon speechless, Chloe quickly stepped forward and pointed at me. “Officers, perfect timing! My boyfriend and I were just having a nice party in our villa!” “But this man first showed up uninvited and started harassing us!” “Then we discovered he’d stolen my boyfriend’s priceless diamond ring! After we caught him, he got embarrassed and ran out, but then he locked us all inside!” “I now have a very reasonable suspicion that he planned to set the whole place on fire and burn us all alive! So you need to arrest him immediately! People with anti-social personalities like him should be locked up, don’t you agree?” The classmates, who’d been locked in for a while and were fuming, immediately chimed in. “Yes, I can confirm, this guy is definitely bad news.” “He’s a thief, he stole Mr. Pierce’s ring from his house.” “That stolen ring could be worth tens of millions, bigger than a bird’s egg!” “Exactly, whoever called the police is a hero! They saved our lives!” The police officers were taken aback. With dozens of people present, if I really intended to commit arson, it would have been a hellish scene! One officer looked puzzled. “Wait, this dispatch says the call was for trespassing, not theft or arson.” Another officer nodded. He stepped forward and said loudly, “You’re all speaking too chaotically, I can’t understand. Who called the police? Please step forward and explain the situation clearly.” I cleared my throat and stepped out. “Officers, I called the police, and I locked the gate. But I didn’t lock it to set a fire. I locked it to prevent these trespassers from running away.”
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