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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.

flaunting her influence or revealing her vulnerabilities. What else

scoffed, amused. There’s nothing between Aiden and L. If she’s so

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

Why would I hastily agree

act

her disdain for Aiden and

cautioned, “Steer clear of the Campbell family’s troubles. They’re barely managing to keep themselves

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a delirious Alden in the hospital, Genevieve

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

it be a deadlock

in mind, Genevieve freshened up and headed to her office.

“Ms. Lawrence, that lady over there

Genevieve glanced over, she discovered the woman to

lips pursed. Without a second thought, she declared, “No,

her.”

Ms. Lawrence, the receptionist replied.

for the visit seemed linked to the secret Genevieve overheard at

later,

Margaret, fortunate

doctor permitted a brief visit but cautioned

brimming with tears, she felt a suffocating weight at

Genevieve whispered softly.

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

a simple gesture had exhausted all

if to comfort the latter, before her expression relaxed and her eyes dimmed.

shoulders giving a slight, involuntary tremble. Emotions welled

its touch light as a feather yet enveloping her in

Genevieve scrambled to her feet to face Anthony, who had appeared

his elegant demeanor. Backlit perfectly, he appeared almost ethereal, as if he were encased in a halo of light that

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

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

of strength or weakness,

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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visible surprise, seemingly taken aback by his swift