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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.

Callie Hoffman,

of rivalry, both open

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

her side, Gregory? Remember,

tone sharpened on the

it was also a

by blood, but she tended to show

Usurped The Affections Rightly

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

that Corrine had usurped the affection rightfully

charged the

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

at Chelsea's birthday dinner was because she was a Ford and Jayden's niece, not

voice was calm, yet it carried a

had always been afraid

anger, Callie sat quietly in her seat, her

soft laugh. "Callie, nobody forced you to be

Corrine publicly was

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

escalate, Gregory rose to smooth things over. "Aunt Chelsea, please forgive

preferred not to make things