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.

flaunting her influence

Aiden and L. If she’s so

“Best keep your distance.

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

act

her disdain for Aiden

“Steer clear of the Campbell family’s troubles. They’re barely

Chapter 85

Campbell family had been having

in the hospital, Genevieve soon learned of their financial

of defending her back then, knowing his closer bond with Aiden than with

a

that in mind, Genevieve freshened up

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

she discovered the woman

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

her.”

the receptionist replied.

seemed linked to the secret Genevieve overheard

later, Genevieve

herself visiting Margaret, fortunate to

brief visit but cautioned against

with tears, she felt a suffocating weight at the memory of the accident,

Genevieve whispered softly.

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

simple gesture had exhausted all her

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

wave of discomfort, hung her head low, her shoulders giving a slight, involuntary tremble. Emotions welled up inside her, bringing her to

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

Genevieve scrambled to her feet to face Anthony,

if he were encased in a halo of light that shimmered around him

into the memory of an elusive figure from

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

in moments of strength or weakness, Genevieve’s beauty and

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

Chapter 85

7 16:13

taken aback by his swift acceptance of

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255