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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

There’s nothing between Aiden and L. If

her. “Best keep

think she is? Why would I hastily agree to meet her? I

act

Genevieve sensed her

the Campbell family’s troubles. They’re barely

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had been

in the hospital, Genevieve soon learned of their

knowing his closer bond with Aiden than with her.

a deadlock of

freshened up and headed

that lady over there claims to be an acquaintance of yours. She’s been waiting for a

glanced over, she discovered the woman to be none other than Cecilla

lips pursed. Without a second thought,

her.”

the

to the secret Genevieve overheard at the

days later, Genevieve

Margaret, fortunate to catch her

brief visit but cautioned against disturbing or

sat by the bed, feeling a hint of anticipation. Her eyes brimming with tears, she felt a suffocating weight at the memory of the accident, where the perpetrator had fallen from a building, leaving

Genevieve

and distant, slowly focused on Genevieve. She reached out to touch Genevieve’s

gesture had exhausted all her

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

her shoulders giving a slight, involuntary tremble. Emotions welled up inside her, bringing her to the brink of tears.

touch light as a feather yet enveloping her in a familiar but distant

to her feet to face

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 diamonds, bestowing upon him an aura of both dazzle

her blurring into the memory of an elusive figure from a distant encounter

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

or weakness, Genevieve’s beauty and

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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