Kiara entered the jewelry store with a resolute sense of purpose. After two years of heartbreak and sorrow, she was finally ready to part with the last painful reminder of her failed relationship. She hoped this step would mark the beginning of a new chapter in her life.
She carefully retrieved the emerald-encrusted ring from its case and handed it to Mr. Hermann, the jeweler. With its beauty and intricate design, Kiara believed it would fetch a fair price. After all Ethan had put her through, this seemed like the least he could indirectly give her.
Mr. Hermann examined the ring, his expression shifting as his eyes widened. Kiara assumed it was due to its exceptional value and felt a rush of optimism. But then, his gaze turned serious. What followed was something Kiara could never have imagined, not in a million years.