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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 or revealing her vulnerabilities. What else

amused. There’s nothing between Aiden and L. If she’s so insecure, why not

sharpened as a thought struck her. “Best keep your distance.

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

women act these days.”

Selene’s Irritation, Genevieve sensed her disdain for Aiden and

family’s troubles. They’re barely

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family had been having a rough time

hospital, Genevieve

of defending her back then, knowing his closer bond with

be a deadlock of

in mind, Genevieve freshened up

that lady over there claims to be an acquaintance of yours.

she discovered the woman to be none

second thought, she declared, “No,

her.”

Lawrence, the

linked to the secret Genevieve overheard at the café

later, Genevieve

visiting Margaret, fortunate

visit but cautioned against disturbing or

bed, feeling a hint of anticipation. Her eyes brimming with tears, she felt a suffocating weight at

Margaret… Genevieve whispered softly.

eyes, clouded and distant, slowly focused on Genevieve. She

had exhausted all

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

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

a feather yet enveloping her in a familiar but distant calming cedar

to her feet to face

his elegant demeanor. Backlit perfectly, he appeared almost ethereal, as if he were encased in a halo of light that shimmered around

brief moment, Genevieve found herself momentarily disoriented, the man before her blurring into the memory of an elusive figure

subtle redness lingered, the remnants of unshed tears,

strength or weakness, Genevieve’s beauty

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 sending Grandpa and Grandma there

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reacted with visible surprise, seemingly taken aback by his

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