Become Stronger and Not be Bullied

I had just disembarked from the plane when I found out I had been cheated on.

My friend texted: [Gloria, it looks like your boyfriend is about to get a girlfriend!]

Baffled, I logged onto a social media platform, only to see my boyfriend and a popular young actress at the top of the trending search list.

The headline screamed: [Alan White & Judy Smith's Romance Exposed!]

A marketing account had leaked news of their hot new romance.

Attached were photos of them in a luxury car, all lovey-dovey, arranged in a nine-square grid.

Reading the comments praising their perfect match, my feelings were complicated.

If I'm not mistaken, I'm still very much alive!

That scoundrel Alan, how could he betray me right under my nose?

As soon as I logged out, another trending item popped up.

#Eighteen-line Star Gloria Smith Meddles in Relationships!

I clicked in, alarmed.

The gist of the post was: [For years, superstar Alan and rising star Judy have been in love. Two years ago, an obscure actress named Gloria, hungry for fame, tried to wedge herself between them. But Alan remained as solid as a rock, giving no one a chance.]

Soon after, Judy tweeted: [Your love is as solid as a rock, fearless of no one.]

The photo showed their hands, clasped together in the luxury car.

Everyone traced the car's make— it was the only Rolls-Royce Phantom in the city.

It is said that this is a birthday gift given to his daughter by the richest family, the Smith family.

The news set off a storm online.

#Judy, the Tycoon's Daughter!

[Judy is actually the daughter of the tycoon! Wow, the tycoon's daughter and the superstar make such a dreamy pair!]

[So sweet. They're perfect together. Hope it lasts forever!]

[Who is this nobody Gloria trying to disrupt their love? [She's so delusional.]

[Seriously, all sorts of crazies think they can interfere. I'm talking about you, @Gloria.]

[Get out of showbiz, you third wheel!]

[A nobody wants to ascend to the phoenix, don't you? Hilarious, you are up against a tycoon's daughter. You are just an obscure nobody!]

As I scrolled through the comments, I felt a mix of dizziness

and disbelief.

I immediately called my dad.

"Dad, do you have a twenty-something-year-old illegitimate daughter out there?"

There was silence on the other side.

Then, a storm of scolding from both my mom and dad came.

Taking advantage of the buzz, my agent swiftly got me a spot on a popular live reality show.

Upon entering the lobby, I saw Alan and Judy glued together, the center of attention.

The two were surrounded by people and gradually lost themselves in the praise.

Rolling my eyes, I felt nothing but bad vibes.

"Judy is from a well-heeled family, unlike Gloria, who's just a nobody. She is overestimating her own abilities."

"Yes. Alan and Judy are a perfect match!"

I heard these words as I approached.

When everyone realized that it was me, they fell silent.

There was a bit of discomfort on their faces as they were caught.

I took off my sunglasses and raised an eyebrow. "To have lived over twenty years and now to witness so many gossips for the first time."

After saying that, my eyes then turned to Alan in the center.

The scoundrel averted his gaze.

My lips curved into a mocking smile. "Oh, I forgot it. There's also a toad in a frog's skin here!"

"Not only ugly but also a player."

Almost everyone present had a dark face.

The program crew noticed something was wrong and quickly organized everyone to get to the point.

This episode introduced two new couples, including Alan and Judy.

The director announced, "Due to a last-minute cancellation by our final guest, Gloria will have to participate solo."

This statement was met with ridicule.

"She deserves to be alone."

The comment came from a famously outspoken female singer, Emma.

Others looked at me with mocking smiles.

I responded with a slight smile.

"Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your sincere wish!"

Being unwanted by men is actually the sincerest blessing for an independent woman of the 21st century.

I hope I never encounter another scumbag in my life!