Turning it over hastily, he noticed words engraved on the base.

It was supposed to be an anniversary gift from Alexis.

Apparently, she had intended to salvage their marriage at that time, but she hadn't had the chance to express it, and the gift had never been sent.

He recalled that on that fateful night, he had purposely orchestrated Anika's presence to provoke Alexis. He had even arranged for a woman he kissed while inebriated to confront Alexis.

On that particular night, he had coerced Alexis into having sex with him, causing her deliberate harm.