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One second before our engagement party started, my fiancé Edward Grant took a call. On the other end, his childhood sweetheart had slit her wrist. He looked at me with apology and turned to leave. Every guest in the room stared, their sympathy twisted into silent ridicule. They were waiting to watch me become the day's biggest joke. I didn't cry. I didn't scream. I simply walked onstage and threw a spreadsheet onto the giant screen: [Ten-Year Investment Total: $29,100,000] Then, while he stood frozen, I spoke slowly and clearly. "Edward, your 'talent' is the most expensive product I've ever seen. Sorry, I'm not buying it anymore."