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After landing a huge project for the company, I received a ring from my boyfriend. Excited, I posted it on Ins, thinking he was finally going to make our relationship official. But then, his newly hired assistant slapped me, sending my workstation crashing down. "You're a director, for crying out loud! Stealing a gift my husband gave me? Have some shame!" My boyfriend didn't just stand there; he agreed, saying I was unworthy of the position. Right there, in front of everyone, he announced that his assistant would take over the big project I'd just secured. That's when it hit me. He wasn't going to make us official. It was her. Suddenly, everyone in the office was holding up their phones, enjoying the drama. But I wasn't angry. Instead, I just smiled, pushing my ID badge into the assistant's hands. "Oh, so you're the CEO's secret weapon, his capable lady? Consider this director position my apology gift. May you two live a long, happy life together." My colleagues stared, shocked by my bizarre behavior. Liam, my closest