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.

the entrance of the banquet hall.

on the ground

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

a single hair out of place, Genevieve smiled as

experience, she was becoming

banquet hall, the lights were bright

tell immediately that this wasn’t

figure from the business world was

soon as she entered, she attracted the attention of

was Anthony, tall and imposing.

first time Anthony and Louis had appeared together

resemblance but quickly dismissed

green eyes harboring a hint of chill beneath his

Louis exuded a softer, more refined aura, making

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spring breeze.

noticed Anthony’s companion, Stella.

a high–end outfit, the length just covering her calves, adorned with pearls

entertainment industry, she

ensemble, Stella’s fell

and exquisite collarbone were incredibly eye–catching, her flawless face sparking envy

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

with

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

shyly lowered her head and smiled as she glanced

him staring emotionlessly at Genevieve, her smile

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

and nodded. “I’ll

and Quincey watched

different.

with Presley suddenly favoring him, it made her feel a

sense of crisis.

reluctantly, but since Presley had insisted, she

she didn’t want to host it, she could

there was no way she would give up the power she held.

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like the proud

Louis and Genevieve together only fueled Quincey’s frustration.

Genevieve were still the impoverished woman she once was, Quincey

with Louis, Meanwhile, Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet. All this was enough to make her blood boil.