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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.

stretching, “She’s either flaunting her influence

and L. If she’s so insecure, why not meet

thought struck her. “Best keep your distance. She’s more complicated

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

act these days.”

Genevieve sensed her disdain for Aiden and Cecilia.

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

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family had

delirious Alden in the hospital, Genevieve soon

back then, knowing his closer bond with

“Could it be a deadlock of mutual interests?

Genevieve freshened up

pointed to a woman in the lounge and informed, “Ms. Lawrence, that lady over there claims to be an

over, she discovered the woman

narrowed, her lips pursed. Without a second thought, she

her.”

Ms. Lawrence, the

the visit seemed linked to the secret Genevieve overheard at

later, Genevieve

visiting Margaret, fortunate to

brief visit but

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

Margaret… Genevieve

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

gesture had exhausted all

a smile, as if to comfort the latter, before her expression relaxed and her eyes dimmed. Margaret shut her eyes

a wave of discomfort, hung her head low, her shoulders giving a slight, involuntary tremble. Emotions welled up inside her,

a feather yet enveloping her in a familiar

her feet to face Anthony, who

almost ethereal, as if he were encased in a halo of light that

herself momentarily disoriented, the man before her blurring into the memory

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

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

his hand, his deep and intense gaze resting upon her as he spoke in a calm, low tone. “Don’t cry. I’ve

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taken aback by his swift