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.”

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twitch marred Gregory’s forehead. Contrary to what Chelsea suggested, he and Corrine hadn’t been close as kids. Throughout their school days, he barely acknowledged Corrine, mainly because she bore a

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 a

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 the least.

was startled by Corrine’s voice at

“Aunt Chelsea, happy birthday.”

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Gregory’s, a knowing smile

almost sounded indifferent. Gregory felt a chill run through him at her

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