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First, you did some work for them and they no longer need your services. Once you do the work (paid or free) they own the content/images UNLESS you specifically state in a contract/agreement that you as the designer own the work(s).
It sounds like this was a two way oppourtunity that wasn't working for them so they chose to make a change (for better or for worse). Were they aware that you would potentially benefit from this arrangement?
Unless you have some type of agreement you can't go back to them and claim ownership. Did you ever consider that they didn't want to use you or your services and were possibly convinced to do this as a favor to you because your girlfriend worked there? Just a thought.
This is common in this industry. Clients come and go. I would suggest to let it go and go get some more clients or other sites you can promote or create whether it's for free or for a fee.
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