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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.

replied while stretching, “She’s either flaunting her influence or revealing her vulnerabilities.

There’s nothing between Aiden and L. If she’s

keep your distance. She’s more

she think she is? Why would I hastily agree to

women act

Genevieve sensed her disdain for Aiden and

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

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was true that the Campbell family had been having a

a delirious Alden in the hospital, Genevieve soon

of defending her back then, knowing his closer bond with Aiden than with

pondered, “Could it be a deadlock of mutual

up and headed

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

over, she discovered the woman

second thought, she declared, “No, I don’t know

her.”

Lawrence, the receptionist

for the visit seemed linked to the secret

later,

fortunate to catch

brief visit but cautioned against

Her eyes brimming with tears, she felt a suffocating weight at the memory of the accident, where the perpetrator had fallen from a building, leaving their intentions forever

Margaret… Genevieve whispered

Genevieve. She reached

a simple gesture had

the latter, before her expression relaxed and her eyes dimmed. Margaret shut her eyes slowly, slipping

head low, her shoulders giving a slight, involuntary tremble. Emotions welled up

its touch light as a feather

feet to face Anthony, who had

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

blurring into the memory of an elusive figure from

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

weakness,

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

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