Chapter 416 The ruby was exquisitely crafted into a rose-shaped brooch, with colorless diamonds embedded in the petals. It was a masterpiece of luxury and precision.
Nancy took an instant liking to it as she gazed at the brooch, her smile growing even brighter. "Thank you, Jacob! I love it!"
"I'm glad you like it." He reached out and ruffled her hair again, his voice low and soothing. "Let's get in the car. I'll take both of you to dinner."
"Okay!" Nancy felt like she was on cloud nine. Jacob had not only patted her head, but he had also given her a beautiful gift. She couldn't help but feel a sense of hope.
As they drove away, Jacob noticed a familiar black Maybach following them. His eyes narrowed, and he accelerated, expertly losing the tail.
Inside the Maybach, Samuel reported to Wilson, "Mr. Quinn, we've been spotted by Mr. Murray. He's trying to shake us off."
Wilson's expression remained impassive. "Keep following."
Samuel hesitated. "But Mr. Quinn, if we continue to follow them, we might provoke Mr. Murray."
Wilson's voice was cold and detached as he uttered, "I don't care. He's already hostile toward me, so what's the difference?"
Ever since Jacob had found out about Wilson's relationship with Yvette, he had been giving him the cold shoulder. He had never let up on the verbal abuse, always referring to Wilson as an "old lecher".
Jacob also hovered over Yvette like a hawk, making it impossible for Wilson to see Yvette. If he hadn't been Yvette's brother, Wilson would have knocked his block off!
Watching Wilson's face twist with irritation but unable to retaliate, Samuel was on the verge of laughter.
Wilson was used to having his way, , but this time, he'd bitten off more than he could chew. Just then, the phone rang, and Samuel conveyed, "Mr. Quinn, it's Ms. Olson on the line."
With the utmost respect, Samuel presented the phone to Wilson.
Wilson's expression remained uninterested as he accepted the phone. "Hello?"
"Wilson, do you have time today?" Victoria's sweet voice came through the line.
"It's my birthday, and I was hoping you could come over-"
"I don't have time," Wilson replied curtly, effectively cutting her off.
Samuel raised an eyebrow. Didn't they have a lot of free time today?
Wilson continued, his voice aloof. "If you want to throw a birthday party or something, you can ask Samuel to arrange it for you. He'll take care of everything."
The Olson family had once helped his parents, and Wilson felt obligated to repay that debt- but that was the extent of it.
"No, I don't want to host a party." Victoria's voice sounded disappointed. "I just wanted to spend my birthday with the people I care about. If you're busy, then never mind..."
Samuel felt a pang of sympathy for Victoria, but Wilson simply hung up without a second thought.
Samuel couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Quinn, you don't have any plans today. Besides, Mr. Murray picked Ms. Yvette up so you won't have a chance to see her anyway. Why not go to Ms. Olson's birthday party?"
Wilson gave him a cold, dismissive look as if he were some kind of idiot. "I'm engaged." Samuel was taken aback by the simple response.