Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

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.

stunning," the

as she admired the ring, Shawn's voice unexpectedly broke the moment. "Allison,

and turned around. As she did, Shawn let go of Kate's hand. A fleeting look of anger flashed in Kate's eyes but was quickly replaced

one bit. She smiled sweetly and said, "Trying on a ring,

his expression darkened when he saw the ring on Allison's hand. She waved the

anger flickered in Shawn's

the ring. Shawn had assumed Allison was compliant and reasonable. He never imagined she'd desire something that wasn't

smiled at Allison. "What a coincidence, Ms. Allison. Shawn and

Was his "something came up” just him and Kate going shopping for

settled on the ring on 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 wearing something like that without

the ring, totally unbothered by their presence. She couldn't deny it—Joshua had impeccable taste, and

your ring is really beautiful," Kate said

so,