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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

L. If she’s

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

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

women act

sensed her disdain for

of the Campbell family’s troubles. They’re

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was true that the Campbell family had been

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

her back then, knowing his closer bond with Aiden than with her.

it be a deadlock of

in mind, Genevieve freshened up and headed

Lawrence, that lady over there claims to

she discovered the woman to be none

narrowed, her lips pursed. Without a second thought, she declared, “No, I

her.”

the receptionist

to the secret Genevieve overheard at

later,

fortunate to catch her

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 fallen from a building, leaving

Margaret… Genevieve

distant, slowly focused on Genevieve. She reached out

gesture had exhausted all her strength.

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

feeling a 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 tears.

a large hand on her shoulder, its touch light as a feather yet

Genevieve scrambled to her feet to face

his elegant demeanor. Backlit perfectly, he appeared almost ethereal, as if he were encased in a

blurring into the memory of an elusive figure from a distant encounter three years

lingered, the remnants of unshed tears, revealing

of strength 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

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seemingly taken aback by

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