Of course it would’ve escalated. If he had tried to break up with her in person? She would’ve become hysterical. And that alone increases a man’s chance of going to jail and getting a restraining order slapped on him by about 80%. He wouldn’t even have to open his mouth or move a muscle.
Now that I think about it, I guess I could see that - it would've further damaged her "brand". I dunno. Whatever happened, it happened. I wish them both well in the future. And that it's a nice quiet amicable split.