Chapter 7


Joshua: [Hey, Allie. The engagement ring I custom-made for you at Tiffany & Co. has arrived at their store in Havenbrook. Stop by when you get a chance to check it out.]

Allison was surprised that the ring was ready so quickly since she had only agreed to the engagement a few days ago. Was it pre-ordered? She didn't bother to ask and just replied with a simple: [Okay.]

Inside the store, the sales associate greeted her warmly and presented the ring. "Ms. Allison, here is the ring Mr. Fisher had specially made for you."

Allison picked up the ring and took a closer look. The ring featured a rare five-carat blue diamond surrounded by smaller pink and colorless diamonds, sparkling brilliantly under the store lights.

"The inside is engraved with your and Mr. Fisher's initials," the associate added.

Allison examined it carefully and saw the letters engraved inside. Clearly, a lot of thought had gone into it. She slipped the ring onto her finger—it fit perfectly.

the sales associate

ring, Shawn's voice unexpectedly broke the moment. "Allison, what are

of Kate's hand. A fleeting look of

didn't surprise Allison one bit. She smiled

when he saw the ring on Allison's hand. She waved the dazzling diamond

glint of anger flickered in Shawn's eyes. "No,

had assumed Allison was compliant and reasonable. He never imagined she'd desire something that wasn't hers to have. Marriage was not on the table for him, and in his mind, Allison didn't

silent, his face a mask of coldness. Beside him, Kate smiled at Allison. "What a coincidence,

scoffed. So it was Kate who had called Shawn earlier. Was his "something came up” just him and Kate going

Allison's hand. She thought, 'Tsk, that blue diamond in the center has to be at least five carats, and it is surrounded by rare pink diamonds. This ring must be worth a fortune. Does she really think she can pull off

Kate's provocative comment, Allison merely shrugged it off with a dismissive "Oh" before continuing to admire the ring, totally unbothered by

ring is really beautiful," Kate said

so, too,"

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