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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

scoffed, amused. There’s nothing between Aiden and L. If she’s so insecure,

keep your

does she think she is? Why would I hastily agree to meet her? I just find it rather amusing,

women act

Selene’s Irritation, Genevieve sensed her disdain for Aiden and Cecilia.

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

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was true that the Campbell family had

delirious Alden in the hospital, Genevieve

of defending her back then, knowing his closer bond with

it be a deadlock

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

the lounge and informed, “Ms. Lawrence, that lady

glanced over, she discovered the woman

a second thought, she declared,

her.”

the receptionist

linked to the secret

days later, Genevieve

visiting Margaret, fortunate to catch her

but cautioned

a suffocating weight at the memory of the accident, where the perpetrator

Genevieve

slowly focused on Genevieve. She reached

had exhausted

as if to comfort the latter, before her expression relaxed and her eyes dimmed.

low, her shoulders giving a slight, involuntary tremble. Emotions welled up inside her,

her shoulder, its touch light as a feather

Genevieve scrambled to her feet to face

Backlit perfectly, he appeared almost ethereal, as if he were encased in a halo of light

moment, Genevieve found herself momentarily disoriented, the man before her blurring into the memory of an elusive

lingered, the remnants of unshed tears, revealing a seldom–seen fragility and

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

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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