NovelBookChapter 359: Feeling the tension escalate, Gregory rose to smooth things over.
"Aunt Chelsea, please forgive Callie. She's still young and doesn't always understand the impact of her words." Considering Callie was her niece, Chelsea preferred not to make things difficult for her. Chelsea then redirected attention away from the dispute, signaling for the desserts to be served.
As they settled into the sofas for casual conversation, Chelsea brought up a charity auction dinner planned by Calan's wife.
"Calan has rented a yacht for the event, and we're supposed to stay overnight. Corrine, calong with me; it would be nice to have company," Chelsea said.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThis invitation made Callie's frown deepen.
Keeping company, just the two of them? What about Callie herself? Jealousy tinged her voice.
"Aunt Chelsea, what about me? Isn't it unfair to leaveout?" "Knock it off," Gregory warned, his voice low.
Callie tilted her head defiantly.
"Why should I listen to you?" She was interrupted by the butler, who entered briskly.
"Mrs. Ford, Miss Holland has brought an additional gift for you." Corrine looked slightly confused. When had she prepared an additional gift for her aunt? Soon after, the butler returned, holding a red box.
"What's this, Corrine?" Chelsea asked, eyeing the box that resembled a case for jewelry.
Corrine was at a loss for words, biting her lip in uncertainty, when Matias, who had just shown up, intervened.
"Mrs. Ford, this sapphire necklace dates back to 1960. It matches the blue diamond she acquired for you, completing the set." The charm of fine jewelry was irresistible, and even Chelsea, used to luxury, looked amazed.
Find it at gJalnovдls.co "Is this the set from the Helos auction?" Matias replied confidently, "Yes, it is." Initially baffled by the surprise gift, Corrine's confusion cleared upon seeing Matias.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"This is incredibly generous, Corrine. There's no need for such extravagant gifts." Chelsea marveled at the jewelry, her eyes sparkling with joy.
Corrine cast her eyes downward. She had merely talked about attending her aunt's birthday. She hadn't expected Nate to arrange for such an opulent gift under her name.
"If that will be all, I should be going," Matias said, nodding to Corine m before making his exit.
Once the jewelry was safely stored, Chelsea excitedly suggested a gof cards. Corrine sat at the card table, her thoughts drifting elsewhere.
During a break, she pulled out her phone and messaged Nate.
"Thank you for your generosity."
He responded promptly, "Just my expressing my best wishes in a small way
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