I won a billion dollars in the lottery. I immediately called my boyfriend to share the news. But the first thing he did was yell at me: “I’m busy with work, I don’t have time for your nonsense! Unless it’s something big like you dying, don’t ever contact me again!” He hung up. I sighed, preparing to deliver my last food order before going to claim my winnings. As I knocked on room 301 at the hotel, carrying the food, the door opened to reveal my boyfriend, who was supposed to be away on a business trip. He had only a towel wrapped around his waist, and behind him stood my best friend, also wrapped in just a towel. 1. My boyfriend, Greg Vance, and I stared at each other, wide-eyed, for a full minute. “What are you doing here?!” “I should be asking you that! Weren’t you on a business trip out of town? You were too busy to even take my call, but you’re here… playing cards with her?” Greg yanked me into the room, then slammed the door shut. “Don’t shout outside; it’s embarrassing.” My eyes burned red with anger. “You should be embarrassed! You two were cheating on me!” My best friend, Chloe Hayes, draped herself over Greg’s shoulder. “Don’t use such harsh words. I’m Greg’s real girlfriend. We’ve been together for over seven years.” So I was the other woman. “You’re both despicable!” I raised my hand to slap Greg, but he grabbed my wrist. “Rovan Miller, that’s enough! I never even liked you. Chloe was the one who told me to be with you. Otherwise, do you think I would have stayed with you this long?!” Tears streamed down my face. I screamed at them, “Why?!” “For your money, you idiot! You didn’t even go to college; you graduated high school and started delivering food just to earn a few extra bucks to support Greg.” “You spent all your money on Greg. Greg took me out, bought me gifts, all with your money. I should actually thank you. Without you, what would Greg and I spend?” I trembled with rage. “You’re both shameless! I’ll fight you!” I grabbed Chloe by the hair, and we wrestled. “Rovan Miller, you’re pushing it! Let go of Chloe!” Greg was strong. He ripped me away, punching me in the face. I was stunned. Chloe took the opportunity to rush forward, pulling my hair and clawing at my face, cursing at me. They pinned me to the ground and beat me. Greg showed no mercy, his punches landing hard. I could only wail in pain. I thought about all those years with him; it was a colossal joke. Greg and I both came from humble backgrounds. I had no parents. His parents were farmers with poor health. We both got into college, but he convinced me to drop out and work. He said he’d marry me once he graduated and found a good job. I foolishly believed him. To earn more money and improve his living conditions, I didn’t even rest on New Year’s Eve. While everyone else was feasting and celebrating, I was out delivering orders, one after another, in the snow and sub-zero temperatures. Looking back now, my seven years were utterly ridiculous. 2. They finally stopped when they got tired. I was covered in bruises, lying on the ground, unable to get up. “Greg Vance, how can you do this to me? Aren’t you afraid your parents will turn against you?!” Three years ago, Greg’s father suffered a sudden stroke, leaving him partially paralyzed. I brought both of his elderly parents to the city and took meticulous care of them. They used to say I was like their own daughter, and if Greg ever did anything to wrong me, they would be the first to disown him. Greg scoffed. “You didn’t really think my parents genuinely treated you like a daughter, did you? They just said that to butter you up. If they didn’t say nice things, how else would you act like a maid and cater to them?” I refused to believe it. “Impossible! Your parents were genuinely good to me!” “You don’t believe me, do you? I’ll call them right now.” With that, Greg dialed his mother and put her on speakerphone. “Hey Mom, I broke up with Rovan. I don’t want to pretend anymore. I want to openly date Chloe.” “Son, your mother supports you. But if you break up with Rovan, will she still serve me and your father? Will she still give us living expenses?” “You don’t need to worry about money. I just closed a big deal. Once that contract is signed, I’ll get a two-million-dollar commission. Then I’ll hire a housekeeper for you, and she’ll definitely serve you better than Rovan.” “That’s wonderful! Rovan can finally get out! A delivery girl who didn’t even go to college—how could she be worthy of my son?!” I was utterly stunned, unable to believe what I was hearing. After hanging up, Greg kicked me again. “You heard it all, didn’t you? In my parents’ hearts, Chloe is the only daughter-in-law. And I’m about to be rich. Once those two million come in, we won’t be in the same league!” I laughed. “A mere two million.” Chloe, now wearing high heels, stomped hard on my hand. “You wouldn’t make two million delivering food for twenty years! Stop pretending!” She linked arms with Greg. “Darling, let’s go. Our nice little time together has been ruined by this lowlife, Rovan.” They walked out brazenly. I quickly called an ambulance, then the police. Thankfully, I was wearing thick winter clothes, so no bones were broken. After having my wounds treated at the hospital, I went home. But as soon as I reached my doorstep, I saw all my belongings thrown outside. My blood pressure shot through the roof. I immediately pounded on the door. Greg’s mother opened it and, seeing me, her face instantly changed. “Rovan Miller, my son has broken up with you. Grab your things and get out!” I had already planned to move out, but I hadn’t expected them to just toss my belongings. “I paid to rent this apartment. If anyone’s moving, it’s you! How dare you throw my things out?!” “Because there are three of us living here, this apartment is ours!” At that moment, her true shrewish nature was fully revealed. 3. I didn’t want to waste any more words on her and prepared to call the police, but then Greg returned with Chloe. “How are you not arrested?!” Chloe smirked triumphantly. “It was a mutual fight, and you were the one who started it!” My lungs felt like they were about to explode. My hands clenched into tight fists, fingernails digging into my flesh, but I felt no pain. Greg pushed me. “Why aren’t you gone yet? You’re not still trying to cling to me, are you? I’m telling you, there’s absolutely no chance between us anymore!” I glared fiercely at the people in front of me. “You’ll regret this. You’ll come begging on your knees!” They burst into sneering laughter, telling me I was dreaming. I only took a few items from the ground. Anyway, I had won a billion dollars in the lottery; there was nothing I couldn’t buy. After settling into a hotel, I went to the lottery office to claim my prize. The moment the billion dollars hit my account, the weight on my chest finally lifted. I couldn’t wait to see Greg and Chloe’s faces when they found out I was now a billionaire. I had just secured a beautifully renovated penthouse when I received a call from Chloe. “Rovan, our high school reunion is this weekend. You absolutely have to come; everyone from our class will be there.” “Okay, I’ll be there.” “You’re not just saying yes and then disappearing on the day, are you?” “Don’t worry, I’ll definitely be there. It’s been so many years since we saw our old classmates; I’m curious to see how they’re doing.” Chloe was undoubtedly organizing this reunion to show off Greg’s two-million-dollar earnings and take the opportunity to humiliate me. She probably never dreamed that I would be the most successful one in our class. The reunion was scheduled at a five-star hotel. I deliberately arrived a little late. Under the gaze of all my former classmates, I elegantly took my seat, dressed in a head-to-toe luxury limited edition outfit. “Excuse me, everyone, I’m late.” Chloe immediately rolled her eyes at me. “Rovan, you’re so over the top. Is that fake outfit of yours even worth a single ticket? Do you really think our classmates don’t know quality when they see it? Pfft.” My classmate, Maria, who sat next to me, kept staring at the white Hermes Birkin bag in my hand. “Rovan, can I take a look at your bag?” I generously placed the bag in her hands. “Of course.” “Maria, what’s so special about a fake bag? That bag, if real, costs over two million dollars. You could sell Rovan and she wouldn’t be worth that much.” She finished, prompting a burst of laughter from the guys nearby. “This bag is real. I work at Hermes.” “Then it must be a replica Rovan bought that even fooled you, the salesperson.” “This bag is definitely real. A replica can’t achieve this kind of craftsmanship.” Chloe immediately sneered, “Oh, Rovan, you didn’t happen to ‘borrow’ that bag from some wealthy lady while you were delivering food, did you?” “I know you’re afraid our classmates will mock you for not going to college and just delivering food, but you can’t steal other people’s things to show off! The amount for this bag is huge; it’s enough to get you years in prison.” “Considering we were classmates, we won’t report you. Just return the bag immediately and apologize publicly. Maybe the wealthy lady will take pity on you and not pursue charges.” 4. “Chloe Hayes, you need proof when you speak. If you accuse me of theft, I can sue you for defamation!” “I’m doing this for your own good, and you want to sue me? Everyone knows you’re dirt poor, why are you pretending?” Maria couldn’t help but say, “Maybe Rovan found herself a sugar daddy.” “Maria, you think too highly of her. What sugar daddy would be blind enough to want her?” Chloe walked around to my side, placing her own bag in front of me. “See this? This is real money, a hundred thousand.” She rolled her eyes at me. “A pauper, still pretending.” My classmates immediately looked at her with envy. “Chloe, it looks like you’re doing the best among us, with a hundred-thousand-dollar bag!” Chloe’s smile was triumphant. “It’s all thanks to my wonderful husband. He just closed a big deal, and the commission alone will be two million dollars. Everyone, order whatever you want today! My husband’s paying!” Everyone rushed to congratulate Greg, making him so proud he nearly burst. Greg, holding the menu, lifted his chin and told the waiter, “Bring out all your most expensive dishes. One Australian lobster for each person. And open ten bottles of your most expensive wine!” I smiled. “As far as I know, that contract of yours hasn’t been signed yet, has it?” Chloe scoffed. “So what? It’s a done deal, just needs the final signature.” “You haven’t even earned the commission yet, and you’re already buying such expensive bags and ordering such pricey dishes. What if the deal falls through, and you end up deep in debt?” “Shut your jinxing mouth! This deal is absolutely foolproof!” After the food arrived, everyone started chatting. “Did you see the trending news? A while ago, someone had amazing luck and won a billion dollars in the lottery!” “Oh my god, I’m going to cry with envy. How many lifetimes would it take to spend all that money?” “And I heard after she won, she immediately donated two hundred million, and even acquired several companies and invested in many projects. All these projects are incredibly profitable; it’s like money making money.” “That person has such good fortune, not only did she get an unexpected windfall, but everything she invests in makes money.” Seeing their heated discussion, I couldn’t help but say, “Actually, the person who won the big lottery prize… is me.” Everyone fell silent for a moment, then burst into roaring laughter. Chloe laughed so hard tears streamed down her face. “Rovan, stop dreaming! With your pathetic life, you can’t even win ten dollars, let alone a billion!” I simply smiled faintly, offering no further explanation. Chloe then announced publicly, “Classmates, Greg and I are holding our wedding in Bali! Everyone please come! We’ll cover your travel and accommodation!” “A Bali wedding must be so expensive! You two are really extravagant!” “My husband is the top salesperson! He’ll have a continuous stream of big deals and commissions in the future. The top salesperson’s wedding, of course, has to be grand!” After everyone finished eating and drinking, Greg called the waiter for the bill. He swiped three credit cards, but it still wasn’t enough to cover the meal. “How can the limit not be enough? Bring me the bill, let me see!” The waiter presented the bill. Our table had accumulated a total of five hundred thousand dollars in expenses. Greg instantly flushed red with anger. “How can it be this much? Aren’t you ripping us off?!” I scoffed from the side. “If you can’t afford it, don’t show off. You ordered such expensive things; I thought you two were loaded.” Greg, losing face, elbowed Chloe. “Lend me the fifty thousand dollars from your house sale, I’ll pay the bill first!” “No way! That’s my pre-marital asset!” “I’m not saying I won’t pay you back! I’m signing the deal tomorrow. The commission will hit my account, and I’ll pay you back immediately!” Chloe reluctantly took out her debit card and swiped for the five hundred thousand. My phone, lying on the table, suddenly rang: “PayPal deposit: five hundred thousand dollars.”
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