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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.

“She’s either flaunting her influence or revealing her

amused. There’s nothing between Aiden and L. If she’s so

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

Why would I hastily agree to meet her? I just find it

act these days.”

sensed her disdain for

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

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that the Campbell family had been having a rough

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

then, knowing his

a deadlock of mutual interests?

up and headed to

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

discovered the woman to be none other than

second thought,

her.”

Ms. Lawrence, the receptionist replied.

linked to the secret Genevieve overheard at the café

few days later,

fortunate to catch her awake.

permitted a brief visit 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 whispered

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

simple gesture had

to comfort the latter, before her expression relaxed and

giving a slight, involuntary tremble. Emotions welled up inside her, bringing her to the

a feather yet

feet to face

stood there, clad in an impeccably tailored black shirt that highlighted his elegant demeanor. Backlit perfectly, he appeared almost ethereal, as if he were encased in a halo of light that shimmered around

moment, Genevieve found herself momentarily disoriented, the man before her blurring into the

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

moments of 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.

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surprise, seemingly taken aback by his swift acceptance of

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