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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

Aiden and L. If she’s so insecure, why not meet Alden

keep your distance.

would I hastily agree to meet her? I just find it rather amusing, the

act these days.”

Genevieve sensed her disdain

family’s troubles. They’re barely managing to keep themselves afloat, don’t entangle

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had been having

hospital, Genevieve soon

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

it be a deadlock

freshened up and headed to

to a woman in the lounge and informed, “Ms. Lawrence, that lady

she discovered the woman

Cecilia, Genevieve’s eyes narrowed, her lips pursed. Without a second thought, she declared, “No, I don’t know her. I’m

her.”

the receptionist

for the visit seemed linked to the secret Genevieve

later, Genevieve fo

fortunate to catch her awake.

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 perpetrator had fallen from a building, leaving their intentions forever

Genevieve whispered softly.

slowly focused on Genevieve.

simple gesture had exhausted all her strength.

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

a wave of discomfort, hung her head low, her shoulders giving a slight, involuntary

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

Genevieve scrambled to her feet to face Anthony,

perfectly, he appeared almost ethereal, as if he were encased in a halo of light that shimmered around him like a

disoriented, the man before her blurring into

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

in moments of strength or weakness, Genevieve’s beauty and temperament shone

retracted 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

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aback by his swift acceptance of her suggestion

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