“We believe you,” the officer assured her, “but if you want to stay out of this mess, you’ll need to lead us to the person who gave you the ring—your ex-boyfriend. He might know more than you think.” His words carried weight, and Kiara realized she had no other choice.
As the officer’s words sank in, a memory flickered in Kiara’s mind. She remembered the day Ethan had given her the ring. She had asked him where he found such a beautiful piece. His response had been vague, brushing it off as “a special find.” Now, the evasion felt suspicious.