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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

dampness on the ground that quickly disappeared

car, taking the umbrella from the driver and

single hair out of place, Genevieve smiled as she looped her

she was becoming accustomed

banquet hall, the lights were bright and colorful,

could tell immediately that this wasn’t an ordinary

the business

she attracted the attention of many.

approaching her was Anthony, tall and

first time Anthony and Louis had appeared together in public.

slight resemblance but quickly

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

Louis exuded a softer, more refined aura, making him more approachable, like

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spring breeze.

Anthony’s companion,

just covering her calves, adorned with pearls and jewels. As she work

she knew what

compared to Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s fell

exquisite collarbone were incredibly eye–catching, her flawless face sparking envy

even more envious when she saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which she

task and greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon,

with a gracious smile, “Thank you, not

head and smiled

at Genevieve, her

of the company approached them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman has

“I’ll

entered together, Presley and Quincey watched them.

different.

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

sense of crisis.

organized this banquet reluctantly, but since

to host it, she could pass it

she would give

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like the proud

Genevieve together

woman she once was, Quincey

Louis, Meanwhile, Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet. All

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