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Miranda’s public breakup had plunged her into depression. As an immigrant trying to survive in a new country, she couldn’t afford to stop working. One day, late again to her restaurant job, her boss Michael warned her this was her final chance.
Trying to push through, things got worse when her ex, Colin, and his new girlfriend, Leslie, showed up to dine. She begged not to serve them, but Michael refused. Forced to face them, Miranda endured their cruel jokes about her background and job. When Colin spilled his food on her, and Leslie mocked her, she broke down in the kitchen.
Chef Robert comforted her, reminding her of her strength. Tearfully, she shared her past — how Leslie had pushed her into attending a party Colin wanted, leading to a drunken night, shame, and betrayal. Colin and Leslie had humiliated her, made her the target of gossip, and cost her everything.
Back in the present, she asked Robert to help her get even — a spicy napkin for Colin. When he used it, the heat overwhelmed him. Leslie, humiliated, stormed out. Colin accused Miranda, but Michael calmly defended her, subtly covering for her. Colin had no support left.
As he stood speechless, Michael offered him advice: “Sometimes the heat comes from how we treat others.” Miranda, finally, felt vindicated — not just through revenge, but through solidarity and dignity.
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