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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

L. If she’s so insecure,

keep your distance. She’s more complicated

she is? Why would I hastily agree to

act these days.”

her disdain for Aiden

cautioned, “Steer clear of the Campbell family’s troubles. They’re barely managing to keep themselves afloat, don’t entangle yourself”

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that the Campbell family had been having a rough time

Alden in the hospital, Genevieve soon learned

then, knowing

“Could it be a

that in mind, Genevieve freshened up and headed to her office.

the receptionist pointed to a woman in the lounge and informed, “Ms. Lawrence, that lady over there claims to be an acquaintance of yours. She’s been waiting for a while.”

the woman to be none other

a second thought, she

her.”

the receptionist replied.

seemed linked to the secret Genevieve overheard at

few days later, Genevieve

visiting Margaret, fortunate

brief visit but cautioned against disturbing

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

Margaret… Genevieve whispered softly.

clouded and distant, slowly focused on Genevieve. She reached out to

a simple gesture had exhausted all her strength.

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

head low, her shoulders giving a slight, involuntary tremble. Emotions welled up inside her, bringing her to

shoulder, its touch light as a feather yet enveloping her

her feet to face Anthony, who

encased in a halo of light that shimmered around him like a dusting of fine diamonds, bestowing upon him an aura of both dazzle

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

lingered, the remnants of unshed tears,

strength or weakness, Genevieve’s

hand, his deep and intense gaze resting 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

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with visible surprise, seemingly taken aback by his swift acceptance of

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