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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

traces of dampness on the

car, taking the umbrella from the driver and opening Genevieve’s door to

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

becoming accustomed

lights were bright and colorful, dazzling and radiant.

immediately that this

from the business world

she attracted the attention of

her was Anthony, tall and

first time Anthony and Louis had appeared together in public.

resemblance

eyes harboring a hint of chill beneath

aura, making him more approachable,

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spring breeze.

noticed Anthony’s companion, Stella.

just covering her calves, adorned with pearls and jewels. As she

the entertainment industry, she

ensemble, Stella’s fell short.

incredibly eye–catching, her flawless face sparking envy in Stella.

Genevieve’s haute couture, which she had

with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms.

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

lowered her head and smiled as she glanced at

seeing him staring emotionlessly at Genevieve, her smile vanished.

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

paused and nodded. “I’ll be right

Presley and Quincey watched them. Their thoughts

different.

impression of Louis, and with Presley suddenly

sense of crisis.

reluctantly, but since Presley had

said if she didn’t want to host it, she could pass it

no way she would give up the

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like the

Genevieve together only fueled Quincey’s frustration.

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

fiancée was a lunatic, and

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