Chapter 12

As I turned to leave, my eyes caught the glint of the engagement ring on Pierce’s finger, shining under the light. It felt like all the years of love between us had been tossed aside like they meant nothing.

After waiting for so long, it was finally time to return to my own life.

The Lambert family spent a fortune to bury the negative press about me. They spun the story to portray me as a devoted girl, waiting for a man to change his heart, even shifting all the blame onto Pierce.

They had everything neatly arranged for me.

But none of that mattered to me anymore.

Tanya’s call was still connected, her voice filled with worry and concern. “Florence, have you really thought this through? Once you take this step, there’s no turning back. Don’t do something rash…”

At that moment, I was sitting at my vanity, putting on my earrings. The reflection in the mirror showed my flawless face.

After a few sleepless nights, I had finally come to one clear conclusion.

“Tanya, I’ve decided. If none o