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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.

flaunting her influence

L. If she’s so insecure,

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

fool. Who does she think she is? Why would I hastily agree to meet her? I just find it rather amusing, the

act these days.”

Genevieve sensed her disdain for

family’s troubles. They’re barely managing to keep themselves afloat,

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that the Campbell family had

Alden in the hospital, Genevieve soon learned of their

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

pondered, “Could it be a deadlock of

Genevieve freshened up and headed to

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

woman to be

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

her.”

Lawrence, the

the visit seemed linked to the secret

later, Genevieve

herself visiting Margaret, fortunate

a brief visit but cautioned against disturbing or stimulating Margaret.

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

Genevieve

Genevieve. She reached out to touch Genevieve’s

had exhausted

if to comfort the 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,

a feather

her feet to face Anthony,

if he were encased in a halo

into the memory

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

or weakness, Genevieve’s

her as he spoke in a calm, low tone. “Don’t cry. I’ve made arrangements with Atharia’s research center. We’ll be

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reacted with visible surprise, seemingly taken aback by

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