Chapter 357:

Gregory Hoffman, the Hoffman family’s usually low-key heir, couldn’t help but chuckle at his aunt bustling around.

“Aunt Chelsea, you’re the star today.”

“Be sure to show your best manners when Corrine arrives,” Chelsea warned with a hint of admonition in her beautiful eyes.

Gregory hastily snuffed out his cigarette, anxiety etching his brow.

“You don’t really expect me to marry her, do you?”

“Why not?” Chelsea responded with a shrug, her gaze fixed on Gregory.

“You’ve known each other since you were kids, practically friends. And with my help, you two would be an ideal couple. Don’t you agree? Imagine how fun you’d be if Corrine accepted your proposal.”

eyes shimmered with a mix of

he and Corrine hadn’t been close as kids. Throughout their school

with Corrine as his partner by mere chance. He intentionally left her alone in the wild, aiming to intimidate her and teach her a

a cautious distance whenever she was around. Chelsea’s current enthusiasm about matching him with Corrine was

by Corrine’s voice at

“Aunt Chelsea, happy birthday.”

her by the hand and escorting her to the

𝖋𝖗𝖔𝖒 𝖘𝖊𝖈𝖚𝖗𝖊

it.” A soft smile played across

Chelsea called out, prompting Gregory

were in high school

Gregory’s, a knowing

sounded indifferent. Gregory felt a chill run through him

a

cliché way to start a conversation! It almost suggested he had been longing for her since their

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