Submitting To My Billionaire Ex-Wife

Chapter 85

17 10:13

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. What

scoffed, amused. There’s nothing between Aiden and L. If she’s so insecure, why not meet Alden instead?”

sharpened as a thought struck her. “Best keep your

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

act

Irritation, Genevieve sensed her

the Campbell family’s troubles. They’re barely managing to

Chapter 85

had been having a rough time lately.

the hospital, Genevieve soon learned

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

it be a

freshened up and headed to

in the lounge and informed, “Ms. Lawrence, that lady over there

the woman

Cecilia, Genevieve’s eyes narrowed, her lips pursed. Without a second thought, she declared, “No, I don’t know her. I’m not

her.”

Lawrence, the receptionist

the visit seemed linked to the secret Genevieve overheard at the café

few days later,

visiting Margaret, fortunate to

but cautioned against

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

Genevieve whispered softly.

slowly focused on Genevieve. She reached out to touch

simple gesture had exhausted all

comfort the latter, before her expression relaxed and her eyes

slight, involuntary tremble. Emotions welled

shoulder, its touch light as a feather yet enveloping her in a familiar but distant calming cedar scent.

her feet to face Anthony, who had appeared unexpectedly.

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 diamonds,

blurring into the memory of an elusive

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

of strength or weakness, Genevieve’s

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 there next

Chapter 85

7 16:13

taken aback by his swift acceptance of