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Genevieve asked directly, watching his every look and reaction without blinking.

The subdued light outside the window cast a hazy glow, accentuating the contours of his face. It made them appear even more profound.

He merely furrowed his brows slightly, then showed a surprised expression. “It was Anthony who sent them away. I didn’t delve into it, but he should know with so many people he dispatched.”

Genevieve watched his bewildered expression, feeling increasingly conflicted.

For a moment, she couldn’t discern whose words were true.

friend “That hospital was recommended by a friend of a friend of mine. If you want to know, I can have my inquire about it. But why are you suddenly thinking about them?” Louis asked, patiently soothing her.

Genevieve smiled. “Anthony told me they’ve disappeared.”

Louis fell silent upon hearing that.

His emotions shifted swiftly, leaving Genevieve unable to discern them.

He took a deep breath, twirling a black ring on his left middle finger.

It was a decorative piece she hadn’t seen before.

His fingers were slender and clean, almost like a work of art.

Then, he scoffed, “Did he suggest I’ve hidden them? To threaten him? Genevieve, I’m not that despicable. Those are my family members, too. And they are old. It seems he’s unhappy with my return to Hoffman Group. My presence threatens him, so he’s trying to deal with me this way.”

Louis suddenly grasped her hand. His large hand felt cool against hers.

His deep and enigmatic gaze locked onto hers. Emotions swirled within Genevieve, which she couldn’t quite Identify. “Do you trust me, Genevieve?”

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Genevieve met his gaze, smiling as she placed her hand on the back of his. “Of course, I believe you,” she replied, her heart secretly sneering.

In fact, she didn’t believe either of them.

They both seemed intent on dragging her down.

Hence, believing in either was futile.

She only believed in herself.

the entrance

a drizzle fell, leaving traces of dampness on the ground that quickly disappeared into the carpet.

from the driver and opening Genevieve’s door to shelter her

hair out of place, Genevieve smiled as she looped

was becoming accustomed

the lights were

that this wasn’t an ordinary event.

figure from the business world was

she entered, she

Anthony, tall and imposing.

time Anthony and Louis had

their slight resemblance but quickly

green eyes harboring a hint of

exuded a softer, more refined aura, making

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s

just covering her calves,

she knew what stood out.

compared to Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s

and exquisite collarbone were incredibly eye–catching,

haute couture, which

main task and greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms. Lawrence, you both look

responding with a gracious smile, “Thank you, not as perfectly matched

lowered her head and smiled as she

emotionlessly at Genevieve, her

Mr. Hoffman has been waiting inside for quite some

and nodded. “I’ll be

Louis and Genevieve entered together, Presley and

different.

good impression of Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring him, it made

sense of crisis.

had organized this banquet reluctantly, but since Presley

host it, she could pass it

no way she would give up the power

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the proud

Louis and Genevieve together only

the impoverished woman she once was, Quincey would have relished the

was a lunatic, and his companion

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