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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. What

L. If she’s so insecure, why

struck her. “Best keep your distance. She’s more complicated than

Who does she think she is? Why would I hastily agree to

women act

her

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

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Campbell family had been having a rough

hospital, Genevieve soon learned of their financial

her back then, knowing his closer bond with Aiden than

be a deadlock of

up and

lounge and informed, “Ms. Lawrence, that lady over

discovered the woman to

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

her.”

Ms. Lawrence, the receptionist replied.

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

few days later, Genevieve fo

fortunate to catch her awake.

a brief visit but cautioned

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

Margaret… Genevieve

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

had exhausted

relaxed and her eyes dimmed. Margaret shut her eyes slowly, slipping back

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

its touch light as a feather yet enveloping her in

to her feet to face Anthony, who

demeanor. Backlit perfectly, he appeared almost ethereal, as if he were encased in a halo of

man before her blurring into the memory of an elusive figure from

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

strength or weakness, Genevieve’s

intense gaze resting upon her as he spoke in a calm, low

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