"Are you insane? It’s just a ring! After everything you’ve stolen from Lora over the years, you still have the audacity to fight her for this?"
Nikki stumbled, losing her balance.
A car screeched to a halt just inches from her, the blaring honk making her heart pound in terror.
Brad’s eyes flickered with surprise for a moment, but his annoyance quickly returned. "If you hadn’t fought like a lunatic, none of this would’ve happened. Stop acting pitiful."
Howard strode forward, grabbing her by the wrist and yanking her back, but his face was twisted with fury.
"What the hell is wrong with you? Throwing yourself away like this just to force us into marriage? And now, you’re even willing to risk your life?"
Lora hesitated before pulling the ring off her finger and tossing it aside.
"Sister, I… I don’t want to take anything from you. But please, stop forcing Howard and Brad!"
The diamond ring hit the pavement with a sharp clink, rolling away as tiny reflections of light danced across its surface.
Nikki clenched her teeth, ignoring the pain from her swollen ankle as she staggered forward. Her bloodshot eyes locked onto the ring.
She reached for it.