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.

arrived at the entrance

a drizzle fell, leaving traces of dampness on the ground that quickly disappeared

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

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

she was becoming accustomed to such

the lights were bright

immediately that this wasn’t

every prominent figure from the business world

entered, she attracted the attention of

Anthony,

and Louis had appeared together in public.

their slight resemblance

harboring a hint of

a softer, more refined aura, making him more approachable, like basking in

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spring breeze.

Anthony’s companion,

covering her calves, adorned with pearls and jewels. As

entertainment industry, she

ensemble, Stella’s

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

she saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which she had

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

shyly lowered her head and smiled as she glanced at

staring emotionlessly at Genevieve,

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

paused and nodded. “I’ll be right there.”

and Quincey watched them. Their thoughts were

different.

never had a good impression of Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring him, it made her

sense of crisis.

but since Presley had insisted, she couldn’t refuse.

said if 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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the

together only

she once

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