The Value of the Gift

Dallas shook his head and said with a smile, "Miss Cole, don't say that. We're doing this for your own good! Think about it. You're being so nice to Lucas, and you defend him all the time. But if he really gives you a gift worth only a few hundred bucks, that'll be enough to show that you don't mean much to him at all! Are you sure you want to continue letting such a man fool you?"

Nate took the opportunity to chime in, "That's right, Alexis. Don't be fooled by this man. How about this? The diamond ring I just gave you costs a million dollars, and it's also a symbol of my devotion to you. The receipt is in my car, and I can bring it over for everyone to see at any time.

"But since you said that you like Lucas, his gift for you as your boyfriend should at least not be any worse than mine, right, everyone?"