The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 358:

“Aunt Chelsea, give me a break!” Gregory pleaded, his face etched with discomfort.

Jules, lounging on a nearby armchair, caught Gregory’s pained expression and struggled to hold back his laughter.

“Mom, go easy on him.” He was somewhat familiar with the past incident. Though Jules and Gregory were cousins, he couldn’t help but think Gregory had only himself to blame for his troubles with Corrine. He deserved it.

Jayden’s arrival marked the start of the dinner.

This was Chelsea’s birthday dinner, attended only by her closest relatives, making it a modest gathering rather than a grand affair. Jayden’s prominent political status meant that a more elaborate celebration would likely draw unwanted attention and spark harmful gossip. A family meal like this one was more suitable.

Everyone enjoyed a warm and cordial atmosphere throughout the meal.

Following the meal, Corrine brought out the gift she had selected with care. Chelsea’s face lit up with joy and a wide smile upon seeing the gift.

to contain his surprise, Gregory inquired, “Is that

Corrine nodded.

“Yes.”

appreciated the grand

sarcastic voice remarked. That voice belonged to Gregory’s sister, Callie Hoffman,

and Corrine had a history of rivalry, both open and in

darkened slightly, his

Chelsea’s birthday. Let’s all

Gregory? Remember, I am your actual family!” Callie’s tone sharpened on the words

it was also a

begins at

aunt by blood, but she tended to show favoritism toward Corrine. Not just Chelsea, it seemed to Callie that her whole family’s preference leaned unfairly

the dinner’s atmosphere with tension. Callie’s remarks were clearly aimed at Corrine, and Jayden, visibly irritated, swiftly came to her

belongs to the