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.

entrance of the banquet hall.

drizzle fell, leaving traces of dampness on

taking the umbrella from the driver and opening Genevieve’s door to shelter

smiled as she looped her arm through

becoming accustomed

banquet hall, the lights were bright and

that this wasn’t an

prominent figure from the business

soon as she entered, she

her was Anthony, tall and imposing.

first time Anthony and Louis had appeared together in

slight resemblance but quickly

his green eyes harboring

making him more approachable,

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spring breeze.

Anthony’s companion, Stella.

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

entertainment industry, she

to Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s fell

eye–catching, her flawless

when she saw Genevieve’s haute

greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms. Lawrence, you both look amazing today!”

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

lowered her head and smiled as she glanced at Anthony.

at Genevieve, her smile

the company approached them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman has been waiting inside

nodded. “I’ll be

and Genevieve entered together, Presley and Quincey watched them. Their thoughts

different.

of Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring him, it

sense of crisis.

since Presley had insisted, she couldn’t

it, she could pass

would give up the power she held.

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like the proud Linda.

and Genevieve together only fueled Quincey’s frustration.

were still the impoverished woman she once

Genevieve, 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