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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.

either flaunting her influence or

between Aiden and L. If she’s so insecure, why

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

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

women act

sensed her disdain for Aiden

troubles. They’re barely managing

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Campbell family had

Alden in the hospital, Genevieve soon learned of

back then, knowing his closer

it be a deadlock

that in mind, Genevieve freshened up

and informed, “Ms. Lawrence, that

over, she discovered the woman to be none other than

Genevieve’s eyes narrowed, her lips pursed. Without a second thought,

her.”

the receptionist replied.

visit seemed linked to

days later,

fortunate

visit but cautioned against

a suffocating weight at the memory of the accident, where the perpetrator had fallen from a building, leaving their intentions forever

Margaret… Genevieve

Genevieve. She reached out to touch Genevieve’s hair,

had exhausted all her

before her expression relaxed and her eyes dimmed. Margaret shut her eyes slowly,

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

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

to her feet to face Anthony, who had appeared

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

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

of unshed tears, revealing a seldom–seen

of strength or weakness, Genevieve’s beauty and

hand, his deep and intense gaze resting upon her as he spoke in a calm, low tone. “Don’t cry. I’ve made arrangements

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visible surprise, seemingly taken aback by his swift acceptance

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