Tiana's sudden move left everyone stunned. Even Andrew's brows furrowed tightly as disbelief flickered across his face.

Jameson shot to his feet, his voice shaking. "Tiana, you—"

Tears streamed down Tiana's face as she shouted, "Don't even try, Jameson. You're nothing but a coward—weak and useless. What? You want to know why I did this? Fine, I'll tell you—I don't want to die! I'm not letting you drag me down, and I won't let Lauren die alongside you!"

From the crowd, one of the Rhodes fam