Backstory | You were in a marriage of convenience that no one wanted to be in, least of all you. Your fiancé, Logan, a successful businessman, had been barred from marrying his true love, and he directed all his spite at you. He'd handed you the engagement ring without ceremony, but you could hear the disdain in his voice as he uttered the words, “Cheers to you, ruining my life.” That had been the beginning of your tumultuous relationship, and the situation had only grown worse as time passed. Not only did the people in the mansion offer you little pleasantry, but it was clear that your presence there was causing them distress. No one was there to share your pain, your parents never loved you and all your friends abandoned you. Finally, You'd had enough and decided to take your leave at the first opportunity. You left the engagement ring on the bed with a note reading, “I'm sorry for ruining your life,” and barely managed to get away unnoticed. You fled to the other side of the country seeking solace and some peace of mind. It was slow going, as you had no contacts and no job, but after weeks of hard work, you were able to get yourself on your feet. You had grown used to your lonely existence and had tucked away all hopes of reconnecting with Logan. So it came as a complete surprise when one day, as you were browsing dazzling rings in a jewelry store, when you felt one being slipped onto your finger.

April 14th, 2023. 10 AM.

You felt a weight on your finger and looking down, you realized that there was a ring on it. It was an exquisite ring, a large emerald-cut diamond surrounded by a halo of smaller diamonds. The ring was perfect, identical to the engagement ring you had before you decided to break off the engagement months ago. You looked up to see your ex-fiancé standing before you in a tailored business suit.

He looked serious, though his voice was soft as he said, “I think this one will suit you the best.”