Her Billionaire Husband

Chapter 796 An Apology Gift

“Oh, so that’s what happened.” The truth was finally revealed to Shirley, but just as she was about to accept Garrick’s apology, Sofia came to her mind.

The next second, Garrick’s voice traveled to her ears. “After you left last night, Pia told me about what’s going on between you and Skyler. I’m not going to get involved in whatever it is between you guys, but of course, I still have to apologize to you on behalf of Pia for that slap. I reprimanded her last night, but given how spoiled she is, it’s hard to make her listen to me.”

He shook his head, and his smile was laced with helplessness. “I think you’ve gotten the wrong picture. There’s nothing between him and me.” Shirley clarified at once. “Skyler and I—”

“As I said, I won’t get myself involved in whatever’s between you guys,” Garrick reiterated without letting her finish her explanation. He then handed her a gift. “A token of my apology. Please accept it.”

“It’s cool. I didn’t take it to heart.” Her instincts told her what was inside the blue, rectangular velvet box likely cost a fortune. Thus, she returned the gift. “What matters is that the misunderstanding is cleared. I’m willing to give you the benefit of the doubt, Mr. Brennan.”

was enough to prove that

take a look at what’s inside?” he asked amiably while pointing at the box, to which Shirley shook her head with

laughter exceptionally comforting. “I’ve had the pleasure of meeting many women in my life, but you’re

he picked up the box

while pointing at the price tag. “I know you won’t accept anything too valuable, so I got you this instead

a

around and learned that Shirley was simple, honest, self-reliant, and not materialistic. Giving a girl like her something

occurred to Shirley that Garrick would be so

off-the-shelf. It was apparent that he had spent

already quite thoughtful of a billionaire CEO to even want to buy an affordable necklace. It would indeed be rude of her to turn him down, but… she’d feel guilty if

Brennan, but I still have to turn you down. Why don’t you buy

If that’s what you prefer.”