Are you kidding me? I don't know how to thank you. That would be amazing. You are so unbelievably nice.
-- Mia (chapter 2)

Importance: When Mia the interviewer asks Margot about Abbie Jensen, Margot is blindsided by the unexpected question and must remain diplomatic while dodging the prying into her and David's unpleasant past. In an attempt to control the conversation thorough changing it, Margot insists on ordering wine and getting Mia tipsy before offering her free passes for a movie screening that night. Mia's gushing response to Margot's skillful manipulation shows how good Margot is at getting what she wants and maintaining her public persona.

Don't disappoint me, Flora. Don't disappoint yourself.
-- Margot (chapter 5)

Importance: Because Flora is so reluctant to go to Julian's party without Margot out of discomfort around Margot's snobby friends, Margot pleads with her to take the chance to meet someone new. Flora has just broken up with her only-ever boyfriend, and...