The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

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.”

of hope and

kids. Throughout their school days, he barely acknowledged Corrine, mainly because she bore a different last name

his partner by mere chance. He intentionally left her alone in the

lesson about crossing Corrine. He made sure to maintain a cautious distance whenever she was around. Chelsea’s current enthusiasm about matching him with Corrine was unsettling, to say

startled by Corrine’s

“Aunt Chelsea, happy birthday.”

beamed as she approached Corrine, taking her by the hand and escorting

𝖋𝖗𝖔𝖒 𝖘𝖊𝖈𝖚𝖗𝖊 𝖘𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖈𝖊:

thrilled you could make it.” A soft smile played across Corrine’s

join us over here,” Chelsea called out, prompting Gregory to

were in high

Gregory’s, a knowing smile touching

tone that almost sounded indifferent. Gregory felt a chill run through him

a forced

Gregory berated himself internally. Such a cliché way to start a conversation! It almost suggested he had been longing for