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.”

mix of

what Chelsea suggested, he and Corrine hadn’t been close as kids. Throughout their school days, he barely acknowledged

Corrine to defend his sister. During a school trip, he ended up with Corrine as his partner by mere chance. He intentionally left her alone in the wild, aiming to intimidate her and teach her

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

in thought, Gregory was startled by

“Aunt Chelsea, happy birthday.”

taking her by the

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you could make it.” A soft smile

here,” Chelsea called out, prompting Gregory to make his way to

this is Gregory. You two were in high school together. Ring

met Gregory’s, a knowing smile touching her

spoke in a relaxed tone that almost sounded indifferent.

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berated himself internally. Such a cliché way to start a conversation! It almost