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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

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

keep your distance. She’s more complicated

is? Why would I hastily agree to meet her? I just find it rather amusing,

women act

sensed her

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

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was true that the Campbell family had

in the hospital, Genevieve soon learned of their financial

doubled Anthony’s intentions of defending her back then, knowing

it be a deadlock of

up and headed to her

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

Genevieve glanced over, she discovered the woman to be none other

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

her.”

the receptionist

linked to the secret Genevieve overheard

days later,

Margaret, fortunate to catch her awake.

brief visit but cautioned against

a suffocating weight

Margaret… Genevieve whispered

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

had

her expression relaxed and her eyes dimmed. Margaret shut her

a slight, involuntary tremble. Emotions welled up inside her,

she felt a large hand on her shoulder, its touch light as a feather yet enveloping her in a familiar but distant calming cedar scent.

Genevieve scrambled to her feet to face Anthony, who had appeared

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 him like a dusting of fine

blurring into the memory of an elusive figure from

of unshed tears, revealing a seldom–seen fragility and

weakness, Genevieve’s beauty and temperament shone

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

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seemingly taken aback by

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