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The receptionist’s expression transformed into one of shock, struggling to contain her eye roll but evidently at a loss for words.

Genevieve, with an air of composure, raised her eyebrows, glanced cursorily at Lauraine, and exhaled a soft nigh. “Lauraine, If your heart yearns for him, follow it. There’s no one here to hinder you.”

Genevieve’s Implication was clear – Lauraine’s efforts to stir trouble were futile here, especially since it wasn’t Genevieve who was chasing after

Louls.

There were bodyguards outside the elevator, so Lauraine couldn’t get

Frustrated, Lauraine stamped her feet in dismay, helplessly watching Genevieve disappear into the elevator.

Feeling distraught, Lauraine dialed Anthony, her voice breaking into sobs. “Tony, is there something between Louls and Gen? What should I do now? Can you ensure Gen stays away from him?”

Anthony, always doting on his frail sister, was taken aback when he discovered her fondness for Louls.

He mused. “But perhaps, if Louis were with Lauraine, Genevieve might back off?

Anthony then consoled Lauraine with caution, “They’re just ordinary friends, Confronting Genevieve won’t help. Louis is the one showing interest In her. The issue lies with him.”

Lauraine declared, ‘I’ll confront him then!”

Before Anthony could respond, Lauraine abruptly ended the call.

Meanwhile, Genevieve handed Jasper Louis‘ business card, instructing him to personally deliver it to Hoffman Group.

While she couldn’t dictate the Hoffman family’s choices, she felt obligated to advise what was best for Frank and Margaret.

Anthony realized that Genevieve would remain neutral in their decision making.

As Jasper departed, Genevieve’s thoughts drifted to the conversation she heard in the coffee shop.

Puzzled, she felt overwhelmed by the complexity of the situation, unable to find a starting point.

‘A car accident… Genevieve pondered, sensing something amiss but unable to pinpoint it.

The following day, Selene’s call came through.

“Gen, Alden’s sugar baby is desperately trying to contact me, wanting a meeting. What do you reckon her motives are? Selene questioned.

stretching, “She’s either flaunting her influence or revealing her

between Aiden and L. If

expression sharpened as a thought struck her. “Best keep your

I hastily agree to meet her? I just find it

women act

sensed her disdain for

clear of the Campbell family’s troubles. They’re

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that the Campbell family had been having a

in the hospital, Genevieve soon learned of their financial crisis.

back then, knowing his closer bond with Aiden than with her.

it be a deadlock of mutual

Genevieve freshened up and headed to

a woman in the lounge and informed, “Ms. Lawrence, that lady over there claims to be

woman to be none other than Cecilla

pursed. Without a second thought, she declared, “No, I don’t know her. I’m

her.”

Ms. Lawrence, the

to the secret Genevieve overheard at

days later, Genevieve

fortunate to catch her

but cautioned against disturbing or stimulating Margaret.

eyes brimming with tears, she felt a suffocating weight at the memory of the accident, where the perpetrator had

Genevieve whispered softly.

clouded and distant, slowly focused on Genevieve. She reached out to touch

gesture had exhausted all her strength.

as if to comfort the latter, before her expression relaxed and her

wave of discomfort, hung her head low, her shoulders giving a slight, involuntary tremble. Emotions welled up inside her, bringing her to the brink

as a feather yet enveloping her in a familiar but

to her feet to face

he were encased in a halo of light that shimmered

into the memory of an elusive figure from a distant encounter

the remnants of unshed tears, revealing a seldom–seen fragility and vulnerability.

weakness, Genevieve’s beauty and temperament

a calm, low tone. “Don’t cry. I’ve made

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seemingly taken aback by his

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