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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 of the banquet hall.

dampness on

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

of place, Genevieve smiled as she looped her arm through his, stepping inside

was becoming accustomed

were

immediately that this wasn’t an ordinary event.

from the business

soon as she entered, she attracted the

her was Anthony, tall and imposing.

first time Anthony and Louis had appeared together in

resemblance but quickly dismissed it.

features were colder and sharper, his green eyes harboring

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 companion, Stella.

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

she knew what stood

Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s

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

haute couture, which she had no access to

her main task and greeted Genevieve and Louis with

smile, “Thank you, not as perfectly

head and smiled as she glanced at Anthony.

him staring emotionlessly at Genevieve, her smile

“Louis, Mr. Hoffman has been waiting inside

nodded. “I’ll be right there.”

Presley and Quincey

different.

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

sense of crisis.

since Presley had insisted,

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

was no way she would give

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wasn’t like the

Genevieve together only

the impoverished woman she once was, Quincey would have relished the spectacle.

lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet. All this was enough to make her blood boil.

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