Chapter 85

17 10:13

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.

stretching, “She’s either flaunting her influence or revealing her

and L. If she’s so insecure,

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

hastily agree to meet her? I just find it

women act

Irritation, Genevieve sensed her disdain for Aiden

family’s troubles. They’re barely managing

Chapter 85

true that the Campbell family had

in the hospital, Genevieve soon learned of their

defending her back then, knowing his closer bond with Aiden than with her.

a deadlock of mutual interests?

mind, Genevieve freshened up and headed to her

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

woman to be

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

her.”

the receptionist replied.

to the secret

few days later, Genevieve fo

herself visiting Margaret, fortunate

permitted a brief visit but cautioned against disturbing

Her eyes brimming with tears, she felt a suffocating weight at the memory of the accident, where the perpetrator had fallen

Genevieve whispered

on Genevieve. She reached out

had exhausted all her strength.

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

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

touch light as a feather yet enveloping her in a familiar but distant

to her feet to face Anthony,

almost ethereal, as if he were encased in a halo of light that shimmered around him like a dusting of fine diamonds, bestowing upon him an

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

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

in moments of strength or weakness, Genevieve’s beauty and

y retracted his 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 Grandpa and

Chapter 85

7 16:13

with visible surprise, seemingly taken aback by

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255