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.

at the entrance of the banquet hall.

on

alighted from the car, taking the umbrella from the driver and opening Genevieve’s door to shelter her from the rain.

out of place, Genevieve smiled as she looped her arm through his, stepping inside confidently.

was becoming

the banquet hall, the lights were bright

that this wasn’t

prominent figure from the business

as she entered, she

approaching her was Anthony, tall

was the first time Anthony and Louis had appeared

resemblance but

his green eyes harboring

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

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s companion, Stella.

wore a high–end outfit, the length just covering her calves,

entertainment industry, she knew what

ensemble, Stella’s

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

envious when she saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which she had no access to borrow.

she didn’t forget her main task and greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms. Lawrence, you both look amazing

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

head and smiled as she glanced at Anthony.

him staring emotionlessly at Genevieve, her smile vanished.

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

paused and nodded. “I’ll

Louis and Genevieve entered together, Presley and Quincey

different.

good impression of Louis, and with

sense of crisis.

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

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

was no way she would give

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and Genevieve together only fueled

once was, Quincey would have relished the

Meanwhile, Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion was an