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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

fell, leaving traces of dampness on

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

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

becoming accustomed to such occasions.

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

could tell immediately that this wasn’t an

every prominent figure from the business world was

she

her was Anthony, tall and imposing.

the first time Anthony and Louis had appeared together

resemblance but quickly

colder and sharper, his green eyes harboring a hint of

exuded a softer, more refined aura, making him more

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spring breeze.

noticed Anthony’s companion, Stella.

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

the entertainment industry, she knew what

ensemble,

and exquisite collarbone were incredibly eye–catching, her flawless

haute couture, which she

with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms.

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

her head and smiled as she

staring emotionlessly at Genevieve, her smile vanished.

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

nodded. “I’ll be

entered together, Presley and

different.

impression of Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring

sense of crisis.

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

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

there was no way she would

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like the

together only fueled Quincey’s frustration.

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

fiancée was a lunatic,

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