Submitting To My Billionaire Ex-Wife

Chapter 227

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.

entrance of the banquet

a drizzle fell, leaving traces of dampness on the ground that

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

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

becoming accustomed

the banquet hall, the lights were bright and colorful, dazzling

this wasn’t an ordinary

from the business world was

soon as she entered, she attracted the attention of many.

Anthony, tall

the first time Anthony and Louis

their slight resemblance but quickly dismissed it.

eyes harboring a hint of chill

aura, making him more approachable, like basking in

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spring breeze.

noticed Anthony’s companion,

just covering her calves, adorned with

industry, she knew what stood out.

to Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s

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

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

she didn’t forget her main task and greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon,

not as perfectly matched as you and Mr.

shyly lowered her head and smiled as she glanced

staring emotionlessly at Genevieve,

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

paused and nodded. “I’ll be

entered together, Presley and Quincey watched them. Their thoughts

different.

a good impression of Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring him, it made her feel a

sense of crisis.

reluctantly, but since Presley had insisted, she couldn’t refuse.

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

there was no way she would

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Louis and Genevieve together only fueled

the impoverished woman she once was, Quincey

a lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet. All