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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 or revealing

If she’s so insecure, why not meet

a thought struck her. “Best keep your distance.

hastily agree to meet her? I

women act these

Genevieve sensed her disdain for

They’re barely managing to keep themselves afloat, don’t entangle yourself”

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Campbell family had been

encountering a delirious Alden in the hospital,

defending her back then, knowing his closer bond with Aiden

pondered, “Could it be a deadlock of mutual interests?

in mind, Genevieve freshened up and headed to

and informed, “Ms. Lawrence, that lady over there claims to be an acquaintance

she discovered the woman to be

thought, she

her.”

the

linked to the secret Genevieve overheard at

days later,

Margaret, fortunate to

but cautioned against disturbing or

eyes brimming with tears, she felt a suffocating weight at the memory of

Margaret… Genevieve whispered

focused on Genevieve. She reached

gesture had exhausted all

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

hung her head low, her shoulders giving a slight, involuntary tremble. Emotions welled up inside her, bringing her to the

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

scrambled to her feet to face Anthony,

were encased in a halo

Genevieve found herself momentarily disoriented, the man before her blurring into

the remnants of unshed tears, revealing a seldom–seen

strength or weakness, Genevieve’s

a calm, low tone. “Don’t cry. I’ve made arrangements with

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reacted with visible surprise, seemingly taken aback by

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