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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.

voice belonged to Gregory's sister, Callie Hoffman,

had a history of rivalry,

with brief irritation. "It's Aunt Chelsea's birthday.

always take her side, Gregory? Remember, I am

on the words

statement wasn't just for Gregory; it was also

was Callie's aunt by blood, but she tended to

Usurped The

that her whole family's

the affection rightfully hers, Callie had harbored resentment

instantly charged the dinner's atmosphere with

clearly aimed at Corrine, and Jayden, visibly irritated, swiftly came to her defense. "Corrine belongs to the Ford

Chelsea's birthday dinner was because she was a Ford and Jayden's niece, not because of any obligation to

calm, yet it carried a

had always been afraid of

Callie sat quietly in her seat, her

moment, Jules let out a soft laugh. "Callie, nobody forced you to be here. Now that you've come, try to enjoy the evening instead

Corrine publicly was a

Corrine. Frustration evident, she balled her hands into fists, struggling

tension escalate, Gregory rose to smooth things over. "Aunt Chelsea, please forgive Callie. She's still young and doesn't always understand the impact of

Callie was her niece, Chelsea preferred not