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

dampness on the ground that quickly disappeared into the

from the driver and opening Genevieve’s door to

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

becoming accustomed to such

hall, the lights were bright and colorful, dazzling and

that this wasn’t an ordinary event.

prominent figure from the business

entered, she attracted the

approaching her was Anthony, tall

and

their slight resemblance but quickly dismissed

sharper, his green eyes harboring a hint

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

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spring breeze.

noticed Anthony’s

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

she

compared to Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s fell short.

eye–catching, her flawless face sparking envy in Stella.

got even more envious when she saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which she had no access to

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

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

smiled as she glanced at Anthony.

emotionlessly at Genevieve,

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

paused and nodded. “I’ll be right there.”

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

different.

of Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring him, it made

sense of crisis.

organized this banquet reluctantly, but since Presley

said if she didn’t want to host it, she

was no way she would give up the

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wasn’t like the

together

were still the impoverished woman she once was, Quincey

fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet. All this was enough to make