Bumpkin’s Rich Handsome Husband novel Chapter 796

"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."

From President Brennan to Mr. Brennan was enough to prove that she trusted him.

"You're not going to take a look at what's inside?" he asked amiably while pointing at the box, to which Shirley shook her head with a smile.

"Haha." Garrick chuckled, his laughter exceptionally comforting. "I've had the pleasure of meeting many women in my life, but you're the first to turn my gift down."

At that, he picked up the box and opened it to reveal a necklace.

"This cost 3,832, and it's an affordable necklace," he said while pointing at the price tag. "I know you won't accept anything too valuable, so I got you this instead to express my apology. Please take it."

Know thyself, know thy enemy; a thousand battles, a thousand victories.

He had asked around and learned that Shirley was simple, honest, self-reliant, and not materialistic. Giving a girl like her something expensive would only make her question his motives and even stay away from him.