My rich daughter-in-law, Veronica, invited me to an elegant dinner and promised it was “my treat.” I felt touched and excited, but the night quickly turned sour. After a fancy meal with no prices on the menu, the bill arrived—$5,375. Veronica vanished when it was time to pay, leaving me stunned and responsible.
Determined not to be a victim, I called my friend Carla, who runs a cleaning service, and my lawyer friend Charmaine. Together, we planned a lesson Veronica wouldn’t forget.
A week later, I invited Veronica for tea and presented her with a lawsuit for emotional distress, demanding a public apology, full payment of the bill, and respect.
Surprised and defeated, she agreed. Soon, apologies flooded social media, my account was reimbursed, and Carla’s team thoroughly cleaned Veronica’s mansion—leaving a note reminding her to treat people well.
Veronica called later, admitting she’d never expected me to fight back. We ended on better terms, and now she even asks for my advice. Respect is earned, not given.
