Chapter 57 She's A Thief

• **Chapter 57: The Price of Desperation**
• Amanda knew she was taking a risk, but she didn’t have any other options. After sneaking into Vicktor’s mansion and quietly grabbing the diamond necklace Henry Stark had given her, she headed straight to the diamond shop. Her heart pounded in her chest as she clutched the necklace tightly, the weight of it heavy in her hand. It wasn’t just the value of the diamonds—it was everything that necklace represented. Her desperation. Her fear. Her desire to carve out something that was her own.
• When she arrived at the upscale diamond shop, the atmosphere was immediately stifling. The pristine glass cases shimmered with jewels that could buy a small country, and the well-dressed clients moved with an air of superiority. Amanda, in her simple sundress and messy red hair tied in a bun, felt the judgmental stares piercing through her the moment she stepped through the door.