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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.

replied while stretching, “She’s either flaunting her influence or revealing her vulnerabilities. What

between Aiden and L. If she’s so insecure,

expression sharpened as a thought struck her. “Best keep your distance. She’s more complicated

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

women act these

Genevieve sensed her disdain for

They’re barely managing to keep themselves afloat,

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that the Campbell family had been having a rough

hospital, Genevieve

defending her back then, knowing his closer bond with Aiden than with her.

it be a deadlock

up and

in the lounge and informed, “Ms. Lawrence, that lady over there claims to be an acquaintance of

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

a second thought,

her.”

Ms. Lawrence, the receptionist replied.

linked to the secret Genevieve overheard at the

days later, Genevieve

Margaret, fortunate to catch her

visit but cautioned

weight at the memory

Genevieve

slowly focused on Genevieve. She reached out

had

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

her head low, her shoulders giving a slight, involuntary tremble. Emotions welled up inside her,

touch light as a feather yet

scrambled to her feet to face Anthony,

encased in a halo of light that shimmered around him like a dusting of fine diamonds, bestowing upon

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

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

of strength or weakness, Genevieve’s beauty

he spoke in a calm, low tone. “Don’t cry. I’ve made arrangements with Atharia’s research center. We’ll be sending Grandpa and Grandma there next

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taken aback by his swift

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