After days of silence and excuses from my boyfriend, Jace, I decided to check on him, only to catch him in an embrace with another woman. Heartbroken and enraged, I ended things immediately, leaving him to his lies. Days later, the last person I expected—Ashley, the woman I’d caught him with—showed up at my door. Though hesitant, I let her in. She revealed Jace had lied to her too, painting me as the villain to manipulate her.

Realizing we’d both been deceived, we formed an unlikely alliance to take revenge. Together, we created fake dating profiles for Jace, signing him up for meetups, and posting his number on late-night chat forums. The highlight of our plan was a billboard with his photo and the caption, “Looking for a man to cherish.” The chaos overwhelmed him, and he pleaded for mercy. We agreed to stop—for a hefty payment. Once he transferred the money, we let him know the damage was irreversible.

With closure—and cash—in hand, Ashley and I booked a trip to Spain. Sipping sangria on the beach, we toasted to newfound freedom and friendship. Losing Jace was a blessing in disguise; we turned heartbreak into empowerment and ended up stronger together.