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During the Memorial Day weekend, my CEO boyfriend claimed he was buried in work for the umpteenth time, turning down my request for a nearby trip and leaving me to continue working overtime after three consecutive late nights. Yet, I stumbled upon his assistant's livestream showing her and her boyfriend climbing the Alps to watch the stars. "The boss brought me to the Alps for Memorial Day! Surely there's no one foolish enough to stay back at work?" she teased during her stream. Colleagues expected me to lose it, but I kept my cool: "I'm locked in. Swallowed the key." The stream quickly ended, and moments later, my boyfriend called, his tone stern. "Matilda, I took Genesis to the Alps as a reward for her outstanding performance. Can you quit being so paranoid? I'm asking you to work overtime to sharpen your skills; it’s for your own good." He added, "Apologize to Genesis in the group chat, and I'll make it up to you with a trip later." Facing yet another empty promise, I hung up with a cold smile. He had no idea that I'd already decided to break up with him. Once the holiday ended, my visa would be ready, and I'd leave the country, never to see him again. "Matilda, you started with snide remarks