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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.

while stretching, “She’s either flaunting her

between Aiden and L. If she’s so insecure, why not

keep your

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

women act these days.”

sensed her disdain

cautioned, “Steer clear of the Campbell family’s troubles. They’re barely managing to keep

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encountering a delirious Alden in the hospital, Genevieve soon learned of their financial

then, knowing his closer bond

pondered, “Could it be a deadlock of mutual

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

in the lounge and informed, “Ms. Lawrence, that lady over there claims to be

discovered the woman to

narrowed, her lips pursed. Without a second thought, she declared, “No, I don’t know her. I’m not meeting

her.”

the receptionist

the visit seemed linked to the secret Genevieve

later,

herself visiting Margaret, fortunate

but cautioned against disturbing or

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

Margaret… Genevieve whispered softly.

slowly focused on Genevieve. She reached out to touch Genevieve’s hair,

a simple gesture had exhausted

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

low, her shoulders giving a slight,

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

her feet to face

were encased in a halo of light that shimmered around him like a dusting of fine diamonds, bestowing upon him

a brief moment, Genevieve found herself momentarily disoriented, the man before her blurring into the memory of an elusive figure from a distant

eyes, a subtle redness lingered, the remnants of unshed tears, revealing a

strength or weakness, Genevieve’s beauty

hand, his deep 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. We’ll be sending

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