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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

traces of dampness on

the umbrella from the driver and opening Genevieve’s door

out of place, Genevieve smiled as she looped her arm

becoming

the banquet hall, the lights were bright and colorful,

could tell immediately that this wasn’t

figure from the business world

entered, she attracted the

was Anthony, tall

was the first time Anthony and Louis

noticed their slight resemblance but

green eyes harboring a hint of chill beneath

softer, more refined aura, making him more approachable, like

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spring breeze.

noticed Anthony’s

outfit, the length just covering her

the entertainment industry, she knew what stood out.

Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s fell short.

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

envious when she saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which

Louis with a smile, “Mr.

gracious smile, “Thank you, not as perfectly matched as you

and smiled as she glanced at

him staring emotionlessly at

director of the company approached them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman

paused and nodded. “I’ll

and Genevieve entered together, Presley and Quincey watched them.

different.

never had a good impression of Louis, and with Presley

sense of crisis.

reluctantly, but since Presley had insisted, she

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

she would give up the power she

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wasn’t like the proud

Genevieve together only

Genevieve were still the impoverished woman she once was,

now, Genevieve, the heiress of Lawrence Group, was coupled with Louis, Meanwhile, Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet. All this

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