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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.

her influence or revealing her

between Aiden and L. If she’s so insecure,

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

would I hastily agree to meet her? I

women act these days.”

Irritation, Genevieve sensed her disdain for Aiden

the Campbell family’s troubles. They’re barely managing to

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was true that the Campbell family had been having a rough time

the hospital, Genevieve soon learned of their financial crisis.

then, knowing

“Could it be a deadlock

up and

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

the woman to

thought, she declared, “No, I

her.”

the receptionist

for the visit seemed linked to the secret Genevieve overheard

few days later, Genevieve

fortunate to catch

but cautioned against

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

Genevieve whispered softly.

focused on Genevieve.

simple gesture had exhausted all her strength.

latter, before her expression relaxed and her eyes dimmed. Margaret shut her eyes slowly, slipping back into a deep slumber.

a slight, involuntary tremble. Emotions welled up inside her, bringing her

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

feet to face Anthony, who had appeared

encased in a halo of light that shimmered around him like a dusting of fine diamonds, bestowing upon him an aura of both

the man before her blurring into the memory of an elusive figure from a distant encounter three years

redness lingered, the remnants of unshed tears, revealing a seldom–seen fragility

weakness,

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

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seemingly taken aback by his swift

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