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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.

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

scoffed, amused. There’s nothing between Aiden and L. If she’s so insecure, why not meet Alden

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

retorted, “I’m no fool. Who does she think she is? Why would I hastily agree to meet her? I just

act

Genevieve sensed her disdain for Aiden and Cecilia.

troubles. They’re barely managing to keep themselves afloat,

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had been having

in the hospital, Genevieve soon learned of their financial crisis.

knowing

a deadlock

that in mind, Genevieve freshened up and headed to her

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

the woman to be none other than Cecilla

thought, she declared,

her.”

Lawrence, the receptionist replied.

visit seemed linked to the secret Genevieve

later, Genevieve fo

Margaret, fortunate to

doctor permitted a brief visit but cautioned against disturbing

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

eyes, clouded and distant, slowly focused on Genevieve. She reached out to touch Genevieve’s

simple gesture had exhausted all

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

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

she felt a large hand on her shoulder, its touch light as a feather yet enveloping her in a familiar but distant calming cedar scent.

her feet to face Anthony, who had

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

her blurring into the memory of an

the remnants of unshed tears, revealing a

in moments of strength or weakness,

resting upon her as he spoke in a calm, low tone. “Don’t cry. I’ve made arrangements with Atharia’s research

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visible surprise, seemingly taken aback by his swift acceptance