Ivan leaned against the table with a frustrated look on his face as he watched Everly. He had never thought that giving her such an extravagant gift would lead to that. To him, the necklace wasn't just an expensive trinket; it was a way to show his affection.
He sighed, looking at Everly with earnest eyes. "Everly." He paused. His voice had completely changed to a much softer one, almost not even sounding like him. "This necklace... It's not about the money. I bought it because I thought it would look beautiful on you. It's also a gift to show you how much I care."
Everly shifted uncomfortably in her seat, her gaze flickering to the box that sat between them. The necklace was stunning, and she really did appreciate that he went out of his way to buy her something that expensive. She wasn't being ungrateful or anything, it was just that the idea of wearing something so costly made her uneasy.
