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

dampness on the ground that quickly disappeared into the

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

place, Genevieve smiled as she looped her arm through his,

she was becoming

the lights were bright and colorful, dazzling

tell immediately that this wasn’t

every prominent figure from the

she entered, she attracted

approaching her was Anthony, tall and

the first time Anthony and Louis had appeared together in public.

their slight resemblance but quickly dismissed it.

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

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

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s companion,

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

the entertainment industry, she knew what

ensemble, Stella’s fell short.

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

more envious when she saw Genevieve’s haute

task and greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms. Lawrence, you both look amazing

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

her head and smiled as she glanced

seeing him staring emotionlessly at Genevieve, her smile

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

“I’ll be right there.”

and Genevieve entered together, Presley and Quincey watched them. Their thoughts

different.

had a good impression of Louis, and with Presley

sense of crisis.

organized this banquet reluctantly, but since Presley had insisted,

host it, she could pass it

no way she would give up the power

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like the proud

together

woman she once was, Quincey would have

a lunatic, and