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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.

her influence or

amused. There’s nothing between Aiden and L. If she’s

sharpened as a thought struck her. “Best keep your distance. She’s more

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

act these days.”

her disdain for

family’s troubles. They’re barely

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was true that the Campbell family had been having a rough time

Alden in the hospital, Genevieve soon learned

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

be a deadlock of

Genevieve freshened up and

“Ms. Lawrence, that lady over there claims to be an acquaintance of

discovered the woman to be none other than Cecilla

Genevieve’s eyes narrowed, her lips pursed. Without a second thought, she declared, “No, I don’t know

her.”

Lawrence, the receptionist

linked to the secret Genevieve overheard

later, Genevieve fo

Margaret, fortunate to catch her

brief visit but cautioned

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

Genevieve whispered softly.

Genevieve. She reached out to

simple gesture had exhausted

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

head low, her shoulders giving a slight, involuntary

a feather yet enveloping her in a familiar but distant calming

Genevieve scrambled to her feet to face Anthony, who had

stood there, clad in an impeccably tailored black shirt that highlighted his elegant demeanor. Backlit perfectly, he appeared almost ethereal, as if he were encased in a halo of light that shimmered around him like a dusting

before her blurring into the memory of an elusive

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

weakness, Genevieve’s beauty and temperament

y retracted his hand, his deep and intense gaze resting upon her as he spoke in a calm, low tone. “Don’t cry.

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taken aback by his swift acceptance of her

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