Submitting To My Billionaire Ex-Wife

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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

traces of dampness on the

the driver and opening Genevieve’s door to shelter her

place, Genevieve smiled as she looped her arm through

she was becoming accustomed to such occasions.

the lights were bright and colorful, dazzling and

could tell immediately that this

the business

soon as she entered, she attracted the

approaching her was Anthony,

was the first time Anthony and

slight resemblance but quickly

features were colder and sharper, his green eyes harboring a hint of chill beneath

making him more approachable, like basking in

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s companion,

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

industry, she knew what

to Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s fell

glowing complexion and exquisite collarbone were incredibly eye–catching, her flawless

more envious when she saw Genevieve’s haute couture,

with a smile, “Mr. Fallon,

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

shyly lowered her head and smiled as she

seeing him staring emotionlessly at

company approached them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman has been waiting inside for quite some

“I’ll be right

and Genevieve entered together, Presley and Quincey watched them.

different.

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

sense of crisis.

organized this banquet reluctantly, but since Presley had insisted, she

want to host it, she could pass it on

would give up the power she

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like the proud

and Genevieve together

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

heiress of Lawrence Group, was coupled with Louis, Meanwhile, Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet. All this was enough to make her blood boil.