While browsing Xianyu, the algorithm recommended a local seller to me.
“Sweetheart Ciabatta”: “Selling my husband’s ex’s belongings cheap. They’re all luxury goods, but they give me the creeps. Name your price and they’re yours.”
Seeing people scrambling for the items in the comments, I joined in for fun. But when I took a closer look at what she was selling, I froze. In the photos were the La Mer products I’d bought just last week, and a limited-edition Chanel Gabrielle bag with a Chinese knot tied to it.
I’d only been staying at my parents’ place for two days. Not only had my home been robbed, but I’d become his dead ex-wife?
Furious, I couldn’t help laughing. I made a burner account and sent her a message: “Hey, I’ll take everything. Can I pick it up in person? I’d also like to see if you have any other belongings.”
She replied instantly: “Sure, come quickly. Nobody’s home.”
My smile grew even more sinister. “Lovely, I’ll be right… there.”
