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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.

stretching, “She’s either flaunting her

L. If she’s so insecure, why not meet Alden instead?”

a thought struck her. “Best keep

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

act these

Selene’s Irritation, Genevieve sensed her disdain for Aiden and Cecilia.

They’re barely managing to keep themselves afloat, don’t entangle yourself”

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the Campbell family had been having a

delirious Alden in the hospital, Genevieve soon learned

intentions of defending her back then, knowing his

it be a deadlock of mutual

in mind, Genevieve freshened up and headed to

Genevieve’s arrival, the receptionist pointed to a woman in the lounge and informed, “Ms. Lawrence, that

discovered the woman

thought, she declared, “No, I don’t know her. I’m not meeting

her.”

Ms. Lawrence, the

linked to the secret Genevieve overheard

later, Genevieve fo

visiting Margaret, fortunate

visit but cautioned against disturbing or

weight

Margaret… Genevieve whispered softly.

distant, slowly focused on Genevieve. She reached out

simple gesture had exhausted all

the latter, before her expression relaxed and her

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 feather yet enveloping her in a

feet to face Anthony,

ethereal, as if he were encased in a halo of light

disoriented, the man before her blurring into the memory of an elusive figure

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

weakness, Genevieve’s beauty and

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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