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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.

arrived at the entrance of the

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

the driver and opening Genevieve’s door to shelter

of place, Genevieve smiled as she looped her arm through his, stepping inside confidently.

she was becoming

the banquet hall, the lights were bright and

could tell immediately that this wasn’t an

prominent figure from the business

soon as she entered, she attracted the

approaching her was Anthony, tall and imposing.

first time Anthony and Louis

slight resemblance but quickly dismissed it.

features were colder and sharper, his green eyes harboring a

a softer, more refined aura, making him more approachable, like basking

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spring breeze.

Anthony’s companion, Stella.

wore a high–end outfit, the length just covering her calves, adorned with

industry, she knew what stood

to Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s

collarbone were incredibly eye–catching, her flawless face sparking

more envious when she saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which she had no access to

she didn’t forget her main task and greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms. Lawrence, you both look amazing

responding with a gracious smile, “Thank you, not as perfectly matched as you and Mr. Hoffman.”

shyly lowered her head and smiled as she glanced

at Genevieve, her smile vanished.

approached them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman has been

nodded. “I’ll be right

Presley and Quincey watched them. Their thoughts

different.

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

sense of crisis.

reluctantly, but since Presley had

to host it, she could pass

would give up the power

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Louis and Genevieve together only fueled Quincey’s frustration.

woman she once was, Quincey would have relished the

fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion

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