But karma doesn’t stay quiet. Just days later, Steve wrecked the SUV in a mall parking lot, leaving him with a massive repair bill. When he grumbled that it was “our family car,” Scott finally spoke: “Then I guess we all share the debt too, right?” His calm words cut deeper than any outburst. Scott never got his graduation car, but he walked away with something stronger—dignity. Betrayal stole his savings, but not his integrity. And in the long run, that’s worth far more than any vehicle.