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 of the banquet hall.

traces of dampness on

from the driver and opening Genevieve’s door to shelter her from the

as she looped her arm through his, stepping inside

experience, she was becoming accustomed to

banquet hall, the lights were bright

that this wasn’t an ordinary event.

prominent figure from the business

soon as she entered, she attracted

was Anthony, tall and imposing.

the first time Anthony and Louis had appeared together

noticed their slight resemblance but quickly dismissed

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

Louis exuded a softer, more refined aura, making

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spring breeze.

noticed Anthony’s companion,

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

entertainment industry, she knew

ensemble,

were incredibly eye–catching, her

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

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

responding with a gracious smile, “Thank you, not as perfectly matched as you and

and smiled as she glanced

emotionlessly at Genevieve, her smile vanished.

director of the company approached them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman has been waiting inside for quite some

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

and Quincey watched them. Their thoughts were

different.

a good impression of Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring

sense of crisis.

banquet reluctantly, but since Presley had insisted, she couldn’t

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

was no way she would give up the

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wasn’t like the proud

and Genevieve together only fueled Quincey’s

woman she once was, Quincey

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