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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.

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

Aiden and L. If she’s so insecure,

a thought struck her. “Best keep your

she think she is? Why would I hastily

women act these

sensed her disdain for Aiden

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

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Campbell family had been having a rough time

hospital,

defending her back then, knowing his closer

be a deadlock of

in mind, Genevieve freshened up and

“Ms. Lawrence, that lady over there claims to be an acquaintance of yours. She’s been waiting

the woman to be none other than

Cecilia, Genevieve’s eyes narrowed, her lips pursed. Without a second thought, she declared, “No,

her.”

Lawrence, the

the visit seemed linked to the secret Genevieve overheard at the

later,

Margaret, fortunate to catch her awake.

a brief visit but cautioned

the bed, feeling a hint of anticipation. Her eyes brimming with tears, she felt a suffocating weight at

Genevieve whispered softly.

clouded and distant, slowly focused on Genevieve. She

a simple gesture had exhausted all

if to comfort the latter, before her expression relaxed and

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

a feather yet enveloping her in a familiar but distant calming cedar

scrambled to her feet to

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

man before her blurring into the memory of an

Genevieve’s eyes, a subtle redness lingered, the remnants of unshed tears,

of strength or weakness, Genevieve’s beauty and temperament shone remarkably.

a calm, low tone.

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with visible surprise, seemingly taken aback

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