Chapter 360:

Reading his message, a spark appeared in Corrine’s eyes as she quickly replied, “That’s quite lavish for a small token.”

Nate responded, “As your man, I have to ensure you never appear less than capable.”

Corrine fought to keep her expression neutral, though a smile nearly escaped.

Callie, from across the table, misread Corrine’s restraint for arrogance and scoffed, “So, having a bit of money makes you better than us?”

Chelsea, without hesitation, played her card on the table.

“Callie, are you really trying to spoil my evening on purpose?” Though Chelsea spoke softly, her words cut sharply.

“Aunt, I was just…”

“You and Gregory should head home now; it’s getting late, and your parents will be worried,” Chelsea said firmly, her face devoid of emotion.

Callie’s lip quivered slightly, her eyes clouding with annoyance.

out

stood up abruptly, gathered her belongings, and left the room with

not wasting a moment, grabbed his coat and followed Callie

in the living room to enjoy some

what we discussed earlier?” Chelsea inquired with a warm

then realized Chelsea was referring to the invite

“Absolutely,” Corrine answered.

up with

looking intrigued, chimed

𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙣? 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡

the room shifted

filled with deep sadness, as if she had lost something precious to

that concealing the truth was no

etched

you introduce

away on business, so it’s not

eye contact, Jayden responded in a steady yet sharp voice, “Corrine, remember you’re

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