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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.

yoga, replied while stretching, “She’s either flaunting her

If she’s so insecure, why not meet Alden instead?”

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

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

women act these

Irritation, Genevieve sensed her disdain for Aiden and

clear of the Campbell family’s troubles. They’re barely managing to keep themselves afloat,

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was true that the Campbell family had been

delirious Alden in the hospital,

doubled Anthony’s intentions of defending her back then, knowing

“Could it be a

that in mind, Genevieve freshened up and headed to her office.

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

discovered the woman to

eyes narrowed, her lips pursed. Without a second thought, she

her.”

the receptionist replied.

to the secret Genevieve overheard at the café

later, Genevieve

herself visiting Margaret, fortunate to

brief visit but cautioned against disturbing or

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

Genevieve whispered softly.

focused on Genevieve. She reached out

had

to comfort the latter, before her expression relaxed and her eyes dimmed. Margaret shut her

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

touch light as a feather yet enveloping her in a familiar

Genevieve scrambled to 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 in a halo of light that shimmered around him like a dusting of fine diamonds, bestowing upon him an aura of both

momentarily disoriented, the man before her blurring into the memory of an

redness lingered, the remnants of unshed

or weakness, Genevieve’s beauty and temperament

upon her as he spoke in a calm, low tone.

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