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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

dampness on the ground that quickly disappeared into

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

Genevieve smiled as she looped her arm through his, stepping inside confidently.

becoming accustomed to

the banquet hall, the lights were

that this wasn’t an ordinary

from the business world was

she entered, she attracted the attention of many.

was Anthony, tall and imposing.

Anthony and Louis had appeared together in

resemblance but

harboring a hint of chill

exuded a softer, more refined aura, making him

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spring breeze.

Anthony’s

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

entertainment industry, she

Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s fell

were incredibly eye–catching, her flawless face sparking

saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which she

didn’t forget her main task and greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms. Lawrence, you both look amazing today!”

gracious smile, “Thank you, not as

shyly lowered her head and smiled as she

him staring emotionlessly at Genevieve,

Hoffman has been waiting inside for quite

and nodded. “I’ll be

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

different.

Louis, and with Presley suddenly

sense of crisis.

since

host it, she could pass

would give up the power she held.

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wasn’t like the

Genevieve together only

the impoverished woman she once was, Quincey would have

Group, was coupled with Louis, Meanwhile, Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet.

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