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Chapter 277 Usurped The Affection Rightfully Hers

Jayden's arrival marked the start of the dinner.

This was Chelsea's birthday dinner, attended only by her closest relatives, making it a modest gathering rather than a grand affair.

Jayden's prominent political status meant that a more elaborate celebration would likely draw unwanted attention and spark harmful gossip. A simple family meal like this one

was more suitable.

Everyone enjoyed a warm and cordial atmosphere throughout the meal.

Following the meal, Corrine brought out the gift she had selected with care.

Chelsea's face lit up with joy and a wide smile upon seeing the gift.

Trying to contain his surprise, Gregory inquired, "Is that the blue diamond from last night's Forreal auction?"

Corrine nodded. "Yes."

Gregory quietly appreciated the grand gesture of wealth.

"Clearly, generosity runs in the Ford family," a sarcastic voice remarked.

Gregory's sister, Callie Hoffman, two years younger than

history of rivalry, both open and in secret,

darkened slightly, his eyes flashing with brief irritation. "It's Aunt

her side,

on the

it was also a jab at

but she tended to show

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just Chelsea, it seemed to Callie that her whole family's

the affection rightfully hers, Callie had

instantly charged the dinner's atmosphere

visibly irritated, swiftly came to her defense. "Corrine belongs to

dinner was because she was a Ford and Jayden's niece, not because of any

was calm, yet it carried a

always been afraid of

sat quietly in her seat,

a soft laugh. "Callie, nobody forced you to be here. Now that you've come, try to enjoy the evening instead of causing yourself

attempt to humiliate Corrine publicly was a

always quick to support Corrine. Frustration evident, she balled her hands into

things over. "Aunt Chelsea, please forgive Callie.

preferred not to make