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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 the banquet hall.

traces of dampness on the ground that quickly disappeared into

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

Genevieve smiled as she looped her arm through his, stepping

becoming accustomed to such

hall, the lights were bright and

that this wasn’t an ordinary

from the business

entered, she

her was Anthony, tall and imposing.

Anthony and Louis had appeared

slight resemblance but quickly dismissed it.

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

making him more approachable, like

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spring breeze.

Anthony’s

her calves,

entertainment industry, she

ensemble,

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

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

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

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

head and smiled as she glanced

him staring emotionlessly at Genevieve, her smile

“Louis, Mr. Hoffman has been waiting inside for quite some time.”

nodded. “I’ll be right there.”

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

different.

impression of Louis, and with Presley

sense of crisis.

but since

didn’t want to host it, she could pass it on

was no way she would give up the power

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wasn’t like the proud Linda.

and Genevieve together

the impoverished woman she once

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

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