Naomi Parker, 48, divorced, built a dumpling shop with her best friend Claire 20 years ago. They invested $30,000 together, but the license was under Claire’s name. For two decades, Naomi created 108 secret recipes and ran the kitchen alone. Claire later stripped her of partnership, cut profits, and humiliated her. When Naomi heard Claire say anyone could replace her, she quietly planned her revenge. She took her recipes, staff and customers to open a shop across the street. Claire’s business collapsed in three months. Their friendship ended—only business remained.
