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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 revealing her vulnerabilities. What else could it

Aiden and L. If she’s

struck her. “Best keep your

“I’m no fool. Who does she think she is? Why would I hastily agree to

act these

Irritation, Genevieve sensed her disdain

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

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Campbell family had

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

intentions of defending her back then, knowing his closer bond

pondered, “Could it be a deadlock of mutual interests?

mind, Genevieve freshened up

Lawrence, that lady over there claims to be an acquaintance

glanced over, she discovered the woman to be none

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

her.”

the

the visit seemed linked to the secret Genevieve

later, Genevieve

visiting Margaret, fortunate to

but cautioned against disturbing

eyes brimming with tears, she felt a suffocating weight at the memory of

Margaret… Genevieve whispered softly.

focused on Genevieve.

a simple gesture had

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

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

on her shoulder, its touch light as a

scrambled to her feet to face Anthony, who had appeared

demeanor. Backlit perfectly, he appeared 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 aura of both

into the memory of an

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

moments of strength or weakness, Genevieve’s

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 Grandma there next

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visible surprise, seemingly taken aback by his swift acceptance of her suggestion

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