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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.

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

If

thought struck her. “Best keep your distance. She’s more complicated than she seems.”

is? Why would I hastily

act these days.”

her disdain for Aiden and

the Campbell family’s troubles. They’re barely managing

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that the Campbell family had been having a rough time

a delirious Alden in the hospital, Genevieve soon learned of their financial

her back then, knowing his closer bond with Aiden

it be a deadlock

freshened up and headed to her

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

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

pursed. Without a second thought, she declared, “No, I don’t know her. I’m not meeting

her.”

Lawrence, the receptionist

for the visit seemed linked to the secret

later, Genevieve

herself visiting Margaret, fortunate to catch her awake.

doctor permitted a brief visit but

the bed, feeling a hint of anticipation. Her eyes brimming with tears, she felt a suffocating weight at the memory of the

Genevieve whispered

focused on Genevieve. She reached out to touch Genevieve’s hair,

gesture had exhausted

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

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

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

scrambled to her feet to

impeccably tailored black 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

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

the remnants of unshed tears, revealing a seldom–seen fragility

or weakness, Genevieve’s

low tone. “Don’t cry. I’ve made arrangements with Atharia’s research center. We’ll be sending Grandpa and Grandma there next month.”

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taken aback by