Classmates get together, ex-girlfriend climb rich after humiliating me, I sneer at rich: terminate investment

I successfully wrapped up a five-year research project, and my girlfriend, who comes from a wealthy family, and I finally decided to get engaged.

While sampling dishes at the hotel, I happened to run into my ex-girlfriend Esme and a group of old classmates who were also celebrating an engagement party.

So much has changed over the years. I had long since let go of any past grievances and was ready to offer Esme my congratulations and catch up with old friends.

Esme, on the arm of her affluent fiancé Declan, pointed at my simple clothes with a finger adorned by a five-carat diamond ring…