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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 hall.

dampness on the

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

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

becoming

lights were bright and colorful, dazzling

immediately that this wasn’t

prominent figure from the business world was

soon as she entered, she attracted the attention of

was Anthony, tall and imposing.

Anthony and Louis had appeared together in public.

resemblance but quickly dismissed

features were colder and sharper, his green eyes harboring a hint of chill beneath his calm smile.

making him more approachable, like basking

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s

high–end outfit, the length just covering her calves, adorned with pearls and jewels.

the entertainment industry, she

to Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s fell short.

incredibly eye–catching, her

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

forget her main task and greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms. Lawrence, you both look amazing today!”

“Thank you, not as perfectly matched as

head and smiled

emotionlessly at

them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman

nodded. “I’ll be right

entered together, Presley and Quincey watched

different.

impression of Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring him, it made

sense of crisis.

but since Presley had insisted, she couldn’t

it,

way she would give

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like the proud Linda.

Genevieve together

Genevieve were still the impoverished woman she once

Louis, Meanwhile, Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet. All this was

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