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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 banquet

leaving traces of dampness on the ground

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

place, Genevieve smiled as she looped her arm

she was becoming accustomed to such

hall, the lights were bright

immediately that this wasn’t an

prominent figure from the

entered, she attracted

Anthony, tall

time Anthony and Louis had appeared together in public.

noticed their slight resemblance but quickly dismissed it.

and sharper, his green eyes harboring

aura, making him more approachable,

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spring breeze.

Anthony’s

just covering her calves, adorned with pearls and

entertainment industry, she knew what stood

to Genevieve’s ensemble,

were incredibly eye–catching, her flawless face sparking envy in

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

task and greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms. Lawrence, you both look amazing

a gracious smile, “Thank you, not as perfectly matched as you and Mr. Hoffman.”

and smiled as she glanced

emotionlessly at Genevieve, her

“Louis, Mr. Hoffman has been waiting inside for quite

nodded. “I’ll be right

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

different.

of Louis, and with Presley

sense of crisis.

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

want to host it, she

would give up

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wasn’t like the

Genevieve together

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

Lawrence Group, was coupled with Louis, Meanwhile, Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic,

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