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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.

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

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

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

think she is? Why would I hastily agree to meet her?

women act these

Selene’s Irritation, Genevieve sensed her disdain for Aiden

Campbell family’s troubles. They’re barely managing to keep themselves afloat, don’t entangle yourself”

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hospital, Genevieve soon learned of their financial

of defending her back then, knowing his closer bond with

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 of yours. She’s been waiting

glanced over, she discovered the woman to be none

Cecilia, Genevieve’s eyes narrowed, her lips pursed. Without a second thought,

her.”

Lawrence, the

linked to the secret Genevieve overheard at the café

few days later,

visiting Margaret, fortunate to catch her

permitted a brief visit but

brimming with tears, she felt a suffocating weight at the memory of the accident, where the perpetrator had fallen from a building, leaving their intentions forever

Margaret… Genevieve

slowly focused on Genevieve. She reached out

a simple gesture had exhausted all

the latter, before her expression relaxed and

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

light as a feather yet enveloping

feet to face Anthony, who had appeared unexpectedly.

an impeccably tailored black shirt that highlighted his elegant demeanor. Backlit perfectly, he appeared almost ethereal, as if he were encased in a

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

Genevieve’s eyes, a subtle redness lingered, the remnants of unshed tears, revealing a seldom–seen fragility

strength or weakness, Genevieve’s beauty and

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

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surprise, seemingly taken aback by his swift acceptance

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