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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 banquet

dampness on the ground that quickly disappeared into

from the car, taking the umbrella from the driver and

Genevieve smiled as she looped her

was becoming accustomed to

the lights were bright and colorful, dazzling and radiant.

could tell immediately that this wasn’t an

figure from the

she attracted the attention of

approaching her was Anthony, tall and

and Louis had appeared together

their slight resemblance but quickly dismissed it.

sharper, his green eyes harboring a hint

Louis exuded a softer, more refined aura, making

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spring breeze.

noticed Anthony’s companion,

her calves, adorned with pearls and jewels. As

industry, she knew what stood

Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s fell short.

collarbone were incredibly eye–catching, her flawless face sparking

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

Louis with a

not

and smiled as

emotionlessly at Genevieve, her

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

“I’ll be right there.”

Louis and Genevieve entered together, Presley and Quincey watched

different.

of Louis, and with

sense of crisis.

this banquet reluctantly, but since

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

was no way she would give up

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wasn’t like the proud Linda.

Genevieve together only

once was, Quincey would have relished

Meanwhile, Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion was an

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