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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.

in yoga, replied while stretching, “She’s either flaunting her influence or revealing her vulnerabilities. What else could

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

keep your distance. She’s more

retorted, “I’m no fool. Who does she think she is? Why would I hastily agree to meet her? I just find it rather

women act these

sensed her

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

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that the Campbell family had been having a

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

defending her back then, knowing his

“Could it be a deadlock of

in mind, Genevieve freshened up and headed to

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

she discovered the woman to be

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

her.”

Lawrence, the receptionist replied.

to the secret Genevieve overheard at the

later, Genevieve

visiting Margaret, fortunate to catch her

a brief visit but cautioned against

a suffocating weight at the memory of the accident, where the perpetrator had fallen from a

Genevieve whispered softly.

slowly focused on Genevieve. She reached out

gesture had exhausted all her

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

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

her shoulder, its touch light as a feather yet enveloping her in a familiar but

feet to face Anthony, who

if he were encased in a halo of light

into the memory of an elusive figure from a distant

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

strength or weakness, Genevieve’s

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 sending Grandpa and Grandma there

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

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