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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.

engaged in yoga, replied while stretching, “She’s either flaunting her influence or revealing her vulnerabilities.

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

struck her. “Best keep your distance. She’s more complicated than she

she is? Why would I hastily agree to

act these

her disdain for

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

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was true that the Campbell family had been having a rough

encountering a delirious Alden in the hospital, Genevieve soon learned of their financial crisis.

Anthony’s intentions of defending her back then, knowing his closer bond with Aiden than

a deadlock of mutual interests?

in mind, Genevieve freshened up and headed to

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

glanced over, she discovered the woman to be none other than

lips pursed. Without a second thought,

her.”

Ms. Lawrence, the receptionist replied.

linked to the secret Genevieve

few days later, Genevieve fo

fortunate to catch her awake.

but cautioned

feeling a hint of anticipation. Her eyes brimming with tears, she felt a suffocating weight at the memory of the accident, where the perpetrator

Genevieve whispered softly.

eyes, clouded and distant, slowly focused on Genevieve. She reached out to touch Genevieve’s

had exhausted all her strength.

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

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

hand on her shoulder, its touch light as a

to her feet to

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 of fine

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

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

weakness, Genevieve’s beauty and temperament

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 month.”

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taken aback by his swift acceptance of her

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