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.”

a mix of hope

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

He intentionally left her alone in the wild, aiming to intimidate her and teach her a lesson. Ironically, he got lost instead and found himself ensnared in a trap, dangling from a tree all night. It was a humiliating experience he’d rather

around. Chelsea’s current enthusiasm about matching him with Corrine was unsettling, to say the least. Could this supposed

Gregory was startled by Corrine’s voice

“Aunt Chelsea, happy birthday.”

Corrine, taking her by the hand and

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it.” A soft smile played

over here,” Chelsea called out, prompting Gregory to

were in high school

Gregory’s, a knowing

a little.” She spoke in a relaxed tone that almost sounded

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internally. Such a cliché way to start a conversation! It almost suggested he