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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 could it be?”

There’s nothing between Aiden and L. If she’s so insecure, why

expression sharpened as a thought struck her. “Best keep

fool. Who does she think she is? Why would I hastily agree to meet her? I just find

women act

her disdain for Aiden

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

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Campbell family had been having a rough

in the hospital, Genevieve soon

her back then, knowing

“Could it be a deadlock of mutual

Genevieve freshened up and

and informed, “Ms. Lawrence, that lady over there claims to be an acquaintance of yours. She’s been waiting for a while.”

woman

Genevieve’s eyes narrowed, her lips pursed. Without a second thought,

her.”

Ms. Lawrence, the

linked to the secret

days later, Genevieve fo

visiting Margaret, fortunate to

permitted a brief visit but

suffocating weight at the memory of the accident, where the perpetrator had fallen from a building, leaving their intentions

Genevieve

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

a simple gesture had exhausted all her strength.

comfort the latter, before her expression relaxed and her eyes dimmed. Margaret shut her eyes

head low, her shoulders giving a slight, involuntary tremble.

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

feet to face Anthony, who had appeared

perfectly, he appeared almost ethereal, as if he were encased in a halo of light that shimmered around him like a dusting

before her blurring into the memory of an elusive figure from a distant encounter three years prior

Genevieve’s eyes, a subtle redness lingered, the remnants of unshed tears, revealing

moments of strength or weakness, Genevieve’s beauty and temperament

hand, his deep and intense gaze resting upon her as he spoke in a calm, low tone.

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reacted with visible surprise, seemingly taken aback by his swift acceptance of her suggestion

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