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.

they arrived at the entrance of the banquet hall.

a drizzle fell, leaving traces of dampness on the

driver and opening Genevieve’s door to shelter

Genevieve smiled as she looped her arm through his,

was becoming accustomed to such

the banquet hall, the lights were bright and colorful,

that this wasn’t

the business world was present..

she entered, she

approaching her was Anthony, tall

the first time Anthony and Louis had

resemblance

features were colder and sharper, his green eyes harboring a

softer, more refined aura, making him

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spring breeze.

noticed Anthony’s companion, Stella.

high–end outfit, the length just covering her calves, adorned

she knew what

ensemble, Stella’s

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

got even more envious when she saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which she had

her main task and greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile,

smile, “Thank you, not as perfectly

and smiled as she glanced at

at Genevieve,

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

and nodded. “I’ll

together, Presley and Quincey watched them. Their thoughts

different.

had a good impression of Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring

sense of crisis.

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

she didn’t want to host it, she could

there was no way she would

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Genevieve together only fueled Quincey’s frustration.

were still the impoverished woman she once was, Quincey

heiress of Lawrence Group, was coupled with Louis, Meanwhile, Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet. All this was enough to make her