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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.

dampness on the ground that quickly disappeared into the

umbrella from the driver and opening Genevieve’s door

smiled as she looped her arm through his, stepping inside

was becoming accustomed to such

the banquet hall, the lights were bright and colorful, dazzling and

this wasn’t an

figure from the business world was

she entered, she attracted the attention of many.

her was Anthony, tall and imposing.

first time Anthony and

their slight resemblance but quickly dismissed

his green eyes harboring a hint

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

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s companion, Stella.

high–end outfit, the length just covering her calves, adorned with pearls and jewels. As she

entertainment industry, she knew

to Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s fell

collarbone were incredibly eye–catching, her flawless

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

Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon,

gracious smile, “Thank you, not as perfectly matched as you and Mr.

head and smiled as she glanced at

seeing him staring emotionlessly at Genevieve,

company approached them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman has

paused and nodded. “I’ll be right

and Quincey watched them. Their thoughts

different.

and with

sense of crisis.

since Presley had

it, she could pass it on to someone

there was no way she would

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wasn’t like the proud

and Genevieve together only fueled

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

of Lawrence Group, was coupled with Louis, Meanwhile, Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet.

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