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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.

her influence or revealing her vulnerabilities. What else

If she’s

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

she is? Why would I hastily agree to

women act these days.”

Irritation, Genevieve sensed her disdain for

Campbell family’s troubles. They’re

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had been having a rough time lately.

delirious Alden in the hospital, Genevieve soon learned of

of defending her back then, knowing

a

mind, Genevieve freshened up and headed to her office.

receptionist pointed to a woman in the lounge and informed, “Ms. Lawrence, that lady over there claims

Genevieve glanced over, she discovered the woman to be none

eyes narrowed, her lips pursed. Without a second thought, she declared, “No,

her.”

Ms. Lawrence, the

timing for the visit seemed linked to the secret Genevieve

few days later,

visiting Margaret, fortunate to catch her awake.

but cautioned against disturbing or

brimming with tears, she felt a suffocating weight at the memory of the accident, where the perpetrator had fallen from a building, leaving their

Margaret… Genevieve

Genevieve. She reached out to touch Genevieve’s hair,

gesture had exhausted all her strength.

as if to comfort the latter, before her expression relaxed and her eyes dimmed. Margaret shut her eyes slowly, slipping back

giving a slight, involuntary tremble.

light as a

her feet to face Anthony, who had appeared

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

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

of unshed

strength or weakness, Genevieve’s beauty and temperament

spoke in a calm, low tone. “Don’t

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visible surprise, seemingly taken aback by his

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