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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

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

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

single hair out of place, Genevieve smiled as she looped her arm through his, stepping

was becoming accustomed to such

the banquet hall, the lights were bright

tell immediately that this wasn’t

the business world was present..

entered, she attracted the

Anthony, tall and imposing.

first time Anthony and

their slight resemblance

were colder and sharper, his green eyes harboring

making him more approachable, like basking

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spring breeze.

Anthony’s companion,

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

industry, she knew what stood

to Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s fell

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

when she saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which she had no

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

smile, “Thank you, not as perfectly matched

lowered her head and smiled as she glanced at

emotionlessly at Genevieve, her smile vanished.

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

nodded. “I’ll

Genevieve entered together, Presley and Quincey

different.

had a good impression of Louis, and with

sense of crisis.

but since Presley

want to host it,

way she would give

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wasn’t like the proud Linda.

together only fueled

woman she once was,

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

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