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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.

flaunting her influence or revealing her vulnerabilities.

and L. If she’s

her. “Best keep your distance.

retorted, “I’m no fool. Who does she think she is? Why would I hastily agree to meet her? I just

women act

Genevieve sensed her disdain for Aiden

of the Campbell family’s troubles. They’re barely managing

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that the Campbell family had been

the hospital, Genevieve soon learned of

knowing his closer bond

pondered, “Could it be a deadlock of

freshened up and headed to her

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

woman to be none other than Cecilla

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

her.”

Lawrence, the receptionist

linked to the secret Genevieve overheard

few days later, Genevieve fo

fortunate to

visit but cautioned against disturbing or

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

Margaret… Genevieve whispered

and distant, slowly focused on Genevieve. She reached

gesture had exhausted all

latter, before her expression relaxed and her eyes dimmed. Margaret shut her eyes slowly, slipping back into a deep

feeling a wave of discomfort, hung her head low, her shoulders giving a slight, involuntary tremble. Emotions welled up

as a feather yet enveloping her in a familiar

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

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

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

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

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

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