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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,

rivalry, both open and in secret, stretching

darkened slightly, his eyes flashing with brief irritation. "It's Aunt Chelsea's birthday. Let's all get

you always take her side, Gregory? Remember, I am

on

Gregory; it

by blood, but

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it seemed to Callie that her whole

the affection rightfully hers, Callie had harbored resentment for

charged the dinner's atmosphere with

at Corrine, and Jayden, visibly irritated, swiftly

implied that Corrine's presence at Chelsea's birthday dinner was because she was a Ford and Jayden's niece, not because of any obligation

yet it carried a distinct

had always been

anger, Callie sat quietly in her seat, her face

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

to humiliate Corrine publicly was a clear

evident, she balled her hands

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 her

her niece, Chelsea preferred not to make things difficult