For years, Greta sacrificed her own dreams to support her husband Rett’s career. She closed her graphic design studio, moved for his jobs,
and hosted countless dinners. But when Rett told her to “just serve food” during an important dinner, something inside her shifted.
What Rett didn’t know was that Greta had quietly rebuilt her design career under her maiden name.
She had developed a thriving brand for Sheila — the wife of Rett’s boss. That night, while serving dinner, Sheila praised her designer.
Greta revealed it was her. The room fell silent as Rett realized his wife was not the background figure he imagined.
After the guests left, Rett accused her of embarrassing him. Calmly, Greta explained she would no longer be
overlooked and handed him divorce papers she had already prepared. For the first time, Rett saw her strength — independent of him.
In the weeks that followed, Greta transformed Rett’s old study into a bright creative studio and devoted herself fully to her clients.
When the divorce was finalized, she left him with one message: “If you treat someone like wallpaper,
don’t be surprised when they leave the room.” Greta had finally stepped into her own future.