Jeff Quinlan refused to give up, insistently stuffing the box into her arms, "Just take it. Even though your birthday's passed, it's still a token of my affection! This is a Seven necklace, have you ever heard of the Seven brand? I didn't even buy one for your sister. Keep this necklace, and I promise, next year I won't forget the time. I'll invite your mom and your grandma and book a table at Waterfront Pavilion to make up for your birthday properly."
If Ghania Quinlan hadn't witnessed his coldness before, she might have almost believed his claptrap and truly thought he was a good father. Unfortunately, after she had seen the true colors of the Quinlan family, this eager facade only left her amused and disdainful.
Nathalie Quinlan didn't reach out to take it and instead raised an eyebrow to counter-question him, "Mr. Quinlan, if you want to ask me something, just say it directly."
This damn girl!