His female coworker—probably terrified he'd dump her now that he had money—had somehow convinced him to post about her constantly over the past few days.
That's just how the world works. People mock the poor, never the shameless.
Because of money, everyone wanted to cozy up to Clement. Not a single person called him out for cheating, for being faithless.
Instead, they congratulated him on landing such a beauty.
Wished him and his "new lady" a lifetime of happiness together.
While waiting for the divorce to finalize, I listed the apartment online.
A week later, I brought potential buyers to view it. Clement blocked my way.
Looking at this man I hadn't seen in days—face glowing with self-satisfaction—my expression turned cold.
"Move. This is my house. You have no say in what I do with it."
Clement stood there, one hand on his hip, his growing belly jutting out. He curled his lip into a sneer. "All you want is money, isn't it? Fine—name your price. I'll buy it."
I looked at him with interest, my smile not reaching my eyes. "Oh? Did you win the lottery or something?"
He lifted his chin. "You already know, don't you?"
"Have you claimed the prize yet?"
His expression cooled, a flash of impatience crossing his face. "Why do you care? I'm taking this house. Keep it ready for me. I'll transfer the money in three days, and we'll go change the property deed."
He leaned in close, his breath hot against my ear, something ugly glinting in his eyes. "I'm getting married. This is going to be our place—mine and Yvonne's. We'll be doing it on the bed you bought. Thought you might like to feel... involved."
I stepped back, my face blank, a smile playing at the corner of my lips. "Well, congratulations! I'll be waiting for that good news in three days."
Three days later, Clement never showed.
His mother had been causing chaos back in their hometown, and she'd always been at odds with their neighbor, Maya Chavez.
Maya sent me a message asking if Clement and I had gotten divorced.
When I confirmed it, she sent me a voice note, practically vibrating with indignation.
"He deserves everything he's getting. You have no idea how crazy things are at the James house right now."
"Your ex-mother-in-law told Clement she won the lottery, and now he's hounding her for the money."
"Guess what happened."
Before I could respond, she answered her own question.