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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.

yoga, replied while stretching, “She’s either flaunting her influence

If she’s so insecure, why

expression sharpened as a thought struck her. “Best keep your distance. She’s more complicated than

no fool. Who does she think she is? Why would I hastily agree to meet

act these

sensed her disdain

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

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family had been having a rough time

the hospital,

doubled Anthony’s intentions of defending her back then, knowing

“Could it be a deadlock of mutual interests?

that in mind, Genevieve freshened up and headed

informed, “Ms. Lawrence, that lady over there claims to be an acquaintance of yours. She’s been waiting for

over, she discovered the woman to be none other than Cecilla

Cecilia, Genevieve’s eyes narrowed, her lips pursed. Without a second thought, she declared,

her.”

the receptionist replied.

the visit seemed linked to

later, Genevieve

herself visiting Margaret, fortunate to catch her

doctor permitted a brief visit but cautioned against disturbing or stimulating Margaret.

feeling a hint of anticipation. Her eyes brimming with tears, she felt a suffocating weight at the memory of the accident, where the perpetrator had fallen from

Margaret… Genevieve whispered

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

gesture had exhausted

Genevieve a smile, as if to comfort the latter, before her expression relaxed and her eyes dimmed. Margaret shut her eyes

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

shoulder, its touch light as a feather yet enveloping her in a familiar but distant

her feet to face Anthony, who had appeared

there, clad in an impeccably tailored black shirt that highlighted his elegant demeanor. Backlit perfectly, he appeared almost ethereal, as if he were encased in a halo of light that shimmered around him like a dusting of fine diamonds, bestowing upon him an aura

before her blurring into the memory of an elusive

redness lingered, the remnants of

weakness, Genevieve’s beauty and temperament shone remarkably.

his hand, his deep and intense gaze resting upon her as he spoke in a calm, low tone. “Don’t cry. I’ve made arrangements with Atharia’s research center. We’ll be sending Grandpa and Grandma there next month.”

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seemingly taken aback by his swift acceptance of

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