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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.

“She’s either flaunting her influence or revealing her vulnerabilities.

between Aiden and L. If

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

does she think she is? Why would I hastily agree to meet her? I just

act

Irritation, Genevieve sensed her

the Campbell family’s troubles. They’re barely

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true that the Campbell family had been having

encountering a delirious Alden in the hospital, Genevieve soon

of defending her back then, knowing

it be a deadlock

freshened up and headed to her

that lady over there claims to be an acquaintance of yours. She’s been waiting

she discovered the woman to be none other

lips pursed. Without a second thought, she declared, “No, I don’t know her. I’m not meeting

her.”

Lawrence, the

timing for the visit seemed linked to

days later, Genevieve

visiting Margaret, fortunate to

brief visit but cautioned against disturbing or stimulating

tears, she felt a suffocating weight at the memory of the accident, where the perpetrator had fallen

Genevieve

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

simple gesture had exhausted all her

Genevieve a smile, as if to comfort the latter, before her expression relaxed and her eyes dimmed. Margaret shut her eyes slowly, slipping back into a deep slumber.

low, her shoulders giving a slight,

light as a feather yet enveloping her in a familiar but distant

to face Anthony, who had

shirt that highlighted his elegant demeanor. Backlit perfectly, he appeared almost ethereal, as if he were encased in a

herself momentarily disoriented, the man before her blurring into the memory of an elusive figure from a distant encounter

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

or weakness,

retracted his 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

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

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