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.

at the entrance of

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

alighted from the car, taking the umbrella from the driver and opening Genevieve’s door to shelter her from the rain.

single hair out of place, Genevieve smiled as she looped her

experience, she was becoming accustomed to such occasions.

lights were bright and colorful, dazzling and radiant.

that this wasn’t an ordinary event.

every prominent figure from the business world was present..

she attracted the attention

her was Anthony,

first time Anthony and Louis had

noticed their slight resemblance but quickly dismissed it.

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

refined aura, making him more approachable, like basking

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spring breeze.

Anthony’s companion,

the length just covering her calves, adorned with pearls and jewels. As

she knew what

ensemble, Stella’s fell short.

and exquisite collarbone were incredibly eye–catching, her flawless

when she saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which she had no access to borrow.

greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms.

a gracious smile, “Thank you, not

her head and smiled as she glanced at Anthony.

him staring emotionlessly at

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

and nodded. “I’ll

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

different.

had never had a good impression of Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring him, it made her feel

sense of crisis.

but since Presley had

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

she would give up the

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the proud Linda.

Genevieve together only fueled Quincey’s frustration.

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

coupled with Louis, Meanwhile, Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet. All this was enough to