The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

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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.

belonged to Gregory's sister, Callie Hoffman, two years

of rivalry, both open and in secret, stretching back

with brief

her side, Gregory? Remember, I am your actual

sharpened on the words

it

by blood, but she tended to show favoritism toward

The Affections

Callie that her whole family's preference leaned unfairly

affection rightfully hers, Callie

the dinner's atmosphere with

Corrine, and Jayden, visibly irritated,

dinner was because she was a Ford and Jayden's

calm, yet it

had always been afraid

Callie sat quietly in

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

to humiliate Corrine publicly was a clear

Frustration evident, she balled her hands

please forgive Callie.

niece, Chelsea preferred not