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In the fourth year of my relationship with Xander Ross, I secretly prepared an engagement ring, planning to propose to him on his birthday. However, outside the private room, I overheard his conversation with friends. "You mean Ariah Gibson? I've never loved her these past four years. She just made it easy, so why not take advantage?" "She's dull and boring, nowhere near as captivating as Adelina." To please Adelina Bishop, he once forced wine down my throat, knowing full well I was on antibiotics. With my heart shattered, I decided it was time to end things. As I left, his friends were still making bets. "How long before Ariah comes crawling back for a reconciliation?" Xander scoffed, "Not more than three days." ... Cartier had just released a new line of diamond rings with the slogan "Love Only One for a Lifetime." I waited for hours at their boutique to get a set engraved with mine and my boyfriend's names. By the time I arrived at the karaoke bar, the party was in full swing, everyone