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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

If she’s so insecure, why not meet Alden instead?”

“Best keep your distance. She’s more complicated

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

women act these days.”

sensed her disdain

troubles. They’re

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Campbell family had

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

then, knowing his closer bond with

it be a deadlock

up and headed to her

that lady over there claims to

the woman

Genevieve’s eyes narrowed, her lips pursed. Without a second thought, she declared, “No,

her.”

Ms. Lawrence, the

seemed linked to the secret Genevieve overheard at the

later, Genevieve fo

herself visiting Margaret, fortunate to catch

but cautioned against disturbing

a suffocating weight at the memory of

Margaret… Genevieve whispered

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

had exhausted

comfort the latter, 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 inside her, bringing her to

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

Genevieve scrambled to her feet to face Anthony,

appeared almost ethereal, as if he were encased in a halo of light

man before her blurring into the memory of an elusive figure

eyes, a subtle redness lingered, the remnants of unshed tears, revealing

in moments of strength or weakness, Genevieve’s

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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