Yeah, after seeing the velocity in which I was told I created little of value for the company, I think the resentment and ego issues runs much deeper that I saw.
I have started to think along these lines now, but have to be careful not to bias myself. It might turn out that this is true, and I am keeping an open mind about it all.
Or they're straight-up scamming you, and would have regardless of personal like or dislike.