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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

Aiden and L. If she’s so insecure, why not meet

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

no fool. Who does she think she is? Why would I hastily

women act these days.”

Genevieve sensed her disdain for Aiden

clear of the Campbell family’s troubles. They’re barely managing to keep themselves afloat, don’t

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Alden in the hospital, Genevieve soon learned of their financial

doubled Anthony’s intentions of defending her back then, knowing his closer bond with Aiden than with

pondered, “Could it be a deadlock of mutual interests?

that in mind, Genevieve freshened up and

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

Genevieve glanced over, she discovered the woman

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

her.”

Lawrence, the receptionist

the visit seemed linked to the

few days later, Genevieve fo

herself visiting Margaret, fortunate to catch

brief visit but cautioned

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

Genevieve

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

gesture had exhausted all

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

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

a large hand on her shoulder, its touch light as a feather yet enveloping her in a familiar but distant calming

scrambled to her feet to

if he were encased in a halo of light that shimmered around him like a dusting of fine diamonds, bestowing upon him an aura of

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

the remnants of unshed

in moments of strength or weakness, Genevieve’s beauty and temperament shone remarkably.

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