Breaking up was completely normal in relationships.

But what I didn’t expect was that there could be such a despicable man in this world.

After I broke up with Kevin, he spread rumors that I had begged him on my knees not to break up. He even claimed I had threatened him with suicide by cutting my wrists.

He messaged every one of my friends, colleagues and even my boss, saying I had an extreme personality and that they should keep their distance from me.

For three months, I was exhausted trying to clear my name and even lost my job.

Then, three months after he disappeared, he suddenly called to tell me he was getting married.

My chance for revenge had finally arrived.

***

"Ivory, I'm getting married and it's to a woman who's prettier and more accomplished than you," he said, his tone full of pride and arrogance that made me sick.

"Since we broke up, you've even lost your job. You're really living a miserable life. Just as I thought, you're nothing without me."

Hearing this, I was furious. How could I be doing well after all his slander? Losing my job was his fault, too.

Through gritted teeth, I replied, "Kevin, if it weren't for your lies, I wouldn't have lost my job."

Kevin laughed and said, "You're blaming me for your lack of ability? You were always useless and your boss was smart to fire you."

I immediately blew up.

"Kevin, how can there be such a despicable man like you in this world? Did I ever beg you on my knees? Did I ever try to kill myself over you? Why did you message my friends, colleagues and boss, spreading lies?"

Kevin replied indifferently, "I just said whatever and they believed it. It shows that's how they already saw you. They were wise to stay away from a useless person like you, hahaha."

I forced down my anger and questioned, "I was the one who suggested the breakup, how dare you say you dumped me?"

Kevin shamelessly responded, "You're talking nonsense, I was the one who broke up with you. A man as outstanding as me could never be dumped by you. If it weren't for your looks back then, I would never have been with a stupid woman like you."

I was so angry that it felt like my chest was hurting. Back then, he had shamelessly chased after me and now he's saying he was only with me because of my looks.

I immediately retorted, "You're the one talking nonsense! You begged me not to break up with you! Have you forgotten that look on your face?"

Kevin sneered. "I think you're really losing your mind. Go look in the mirror. You say I begged you? Can you prove it?"

Facing such a shameless man, I really had no way to deal with him.

A person without shame was invincible in this world.

I just hated that I didn't have enough dirty words in my head and I didn’t even know how to curse him properly.

I was powerless with rage, venting the frustration in my heart.

Kevin laughed louder and louder. "I'm getting married. Are you coming to my wedding? I want you to see what a truly outstanding woman I’ll marry."

I forced myself to calm down and said, "Kevin, only a blind woman would ever fall for you."

Kevin said proudly, "She's prettier than you. She's the star in the sky and you're just a pile of crap on the ground."

As soon as he finished speaking, my phone received a message.

It was an engagement photo, with Kevin holding a beautiful woman.

"See that? Elegant, graceful, refined. You, a low-class, uncultured bumpkin, can't even compare to her in the slightest."

I sneered and said, "Kevin, you edited a photo, do you think I'll believe it?"

Kevin cursed, "Ivory, you're such an idiot. No wonder the company fired you. How could such a real photo be edited? You know it's true, but you don't want to believe it. You're jealous because I found such a beautiful woman. I'm telling you, her family owns a company and is very wealthy. After we get married, I'll go work as an executive at her company. You don’t have a job, right? I’ll arrange a position for you to clean the toilets, hahaha."

Kevin's harsh laughter left me stunned.

How could such a despicable person have such good luck? Heaven must be blind to let such a petty man succeed.

I said, "Sure, I'll attend your wedding."

Kevin sneered. "Idiot, I just wanted to show off in front of you, let you know that I found someone better and you’re just trash."

He hung up the phone.

He called me an idiot and I hadn’t even cursed him back yet. If I didn’t reply, I wouldn’t be able to sleep properly for an entire year.

I quickly redialed the number.

"Sorry, the number you’ve dialed is currently unavailable, please..."

I called back over ten times, but the result was the same.

"Ah!" I was furious. "Kevin, just wait. I’ll make sure to cause a scene at your wedding. I’m sure you won’t be able to marry any woman!”

I could only vent my emotions with powerless rage.

At that moment, the owner's group chat exploded.

[Who is this? Are you crazy at this hour? Shouting like that, can’t you let people sleep? Don’t you see the time? It’s almost 11 o'clock. If you want to lose it, go to the street.]

I quickly apologized to the neighborhood group.

[Sorry, everyone. My ex-boyfriend called to tell me he was getting married and he insulted me, calling me an idiot. I just couldn't control myself.]

I briefly explained in the group about the rumors he spread after our breakup.

I intended to explain the reason for my outburst, but unexpectedly, the whole neighborhood group started comforting me.

[How could your ex-boyfriend be so despicable?]

[He's a good-for-nothing, really embarrassing us men.]

[Ivory, are you not going to cause a scene at his wedding? Can you really swallow your anger?]

[A man like him will never have a good ending.]

Before long, someone rang the doorbell. A girl stood outside.

I opened the door and asked, "May I help you?"

She said, "I saw your message earlier. I came to talk to you."

My face instantly turned red and I hurriedly said, "You don’t need to come all the way here to comfort me."

She raised her phone and when I saw the screen, I froze. It was a photo and it was a very intimate one of Kevin with her.

"You... and him?" I stammered, unsure of what to say.

She replied, "Just call me Lisa. I used to date Kevin."

I invited Lisa inside.

She started telling me about her relationship with Kevin.

They had been together for six months and after they broke up, Kevin took their joint savings from their couple's bank account and spread rumors about Lisa’s private life.

Lisa lost her job and even severed ties with her family.

I couldn’t believe it. There was someone who had it even worse than me.

“Kevin said I was sleeping around and that I had an STD. The story spread back home and my dad kicked me out. He ruined my life.”

I gritted my teeth, angry that he had ruined this girl's life. I asked, "How did you know I was talking about Kevin?"

Lisa angrily said, “I don’t think there’s any man worse than him in this world.”

At that moment, Lisa’s phone suddenly rang. She became agitated and said to me, “It’s Kevin!”

I reminded her to turn on the recorder.

After answering the phone, Lisa cried, “Kevin, why are you trying to ruin me? You took our joint money and said I have an STD, you know…”

Before Lisa could finish, I vaguely heard Kevin’s voice. “Shut your dirty mouth, you crazy woman. Stop talking nonsense. That money was mine to begin with.”

Lisa replied, “Most of that money was saved by me, how could it be yours?”

Kevin said, "The account is mine, so of course, the money is mine. When did you ever deposit money? I don't know anything about it. Do you have any proof?"

He really took shamelessness to the extreme.

Lisa was crying uncontrollably, saying, "You didn't let me use bank transfers, you made me deposit cash. How could I have proof?"

Kevin smiled smugly. "Exactly, you have no proof. So stop talking nonsense. How could I possibly care about your little bit of money?"

Lisa's tears kept falling and she didn’t even know what to say.

Kevin continued, "I'm getting married soon and I’m about to become a millionaire. I heard your family has cut ties with you. How about considering being my mistress? I’ll take care of you from now on. Don’t worry, I’ll be the company’s high-level executive soon and I’ll have plenty of money."

Lisa couldn't say a word for a long time, which made me anxious.

I grabbed the phone and cursed, "Your mom is the one who should be a mistress. Kevin, get as far away as possible."

"I... Ivory?"

"Yes, it's me, you bastard. I can't believe not only did you spread rumors about me, but you're also doing the same to others!"

Kevin laughed and said, "What rumors? She was already sick. I was just speaking the truth."

I angrily retorted, "She only had some gynecological inflammation, it wasn't an STD!"

Kevin shrugged nonchalantly, "I don’t know, I just made a mistake. What’s the big deal?"

I could feel my teeth grinding in frustration.

He destroyed a girl's reputation and acted like it didn’t matter.

"How did you end up with Lisa? You two aren't forming some 'lost love alliance,' are you? Haha! Why don't you both consider being my mistresses? I have plenty of money to support you."

He added, “If you listen to me and act like an obedient dog. I'll make sure you never have to worry about food.”

I was furious and shouted, “You’re the dog, Kevin! Your whole family is a bunch of dogs!’

After I cursed him, I hung up the phone because Lisa was crying uncontrollably and I had to comfort her.

“Don’t cry, he’s getting married, right? Let’s figure out a way to stop him from going through with it. People like him shouldn’t get to live a good life.”

Lisa nodded and said, “I want revenge. I’ll make him pay.”

Just then, my mom unexpectedly called me.