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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 else

L. If she’s so insecure,

her. “Best keep your

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

act these

sensed her disdain for

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

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the Campbell family had been having a

in the hospital, Genevieve soon learned of their financial

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

“Could it be a

freshened up and headed to her

the receptionist pointed to a woman in the lounge and informed, “Ms. Lawrence, that lady over there claims to be an acquaintance

she discovered the woman to be none other

Without a second thought, she

her.”

Ms. Lawrence, the receptionist

the visit seemed linked to the secret Genevieve overheard at the

few days later, Genevieve fo

Margaret, fortunate

but cautioned against disturbing

suffocating weight

Margaret… Genevieve whispered softly.

Genevieve. She reached out to

had exhausted all

her expression relaxed and her eyes

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

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

her feet to face Anthony,

as if he were encased in a halo of light that shimmered around him like

before her blurring into the memory of an elusive figure from

subtle redness lingered, the remnants of unshed

weakness, Genevieve’s beauty and temperament shone remarkably.

hand, his deep and intense gaze resting upon her as he spoke in a calm, low tone. “Don’t cry. I’ve

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seemingly taken aback by his swift acceptance

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