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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.

engaged in yoga, replied while stretching, “She’s either flaunting her influence or revealing her

and L. If she’s so insecure, why

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

“I’m no fool. Who does she think she is? Why would I hastily agree to meet her? I just find it rather amusing,

women act

Selene’s Irritation, Genevieve sensed her disdain for Aiden and Cecilia.

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

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the Campbell family had been having a rough time lately.

Alden in the hospital, Genevieve

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

“Could it be a deadlock of mutual interests?

freshened up and headed

that lady over there claims to be an acquaintance of yours. She’s been waiting for a

discovered the woman to be none

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

her.”

Ms. Lawrence, the

timing for the visit seemed linked to the secret Genevieve overheard at

later,

herself visiting Margaret, fortunate

but cautioned against disturbing or stimulating Margaret.

weight

Margaret… Genevieve whispered

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

a simple gesture had

expression relaxed and her eyes

feeling a 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

touch light as a feather yet enveloping her in a familiar but distant calming cedar

her feet to face Anthony,

impeccably tailored black shirt that highlighted his elegant demeanor. Backlit perfectly, he appeared almost ethereal, as if he were encased

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

a subtle redness lingered, the remnants of unshed tears, revealing a

or weakness,

he spoke in a calm, low tone. “Don’t cry. I’ve made arrangements with Atharia’s research center. We’ll be sending Grandpa

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surprise, seemingly taken aback by

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