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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

leaving traces of dampness on the ground that quickly disappeared

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

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

becoming accustomed to

were bright

immediately that this wasn’t an ordinary event.

every prominent figure from the business

entered, she attracted

approaching her was Anthony,

first time Anthony and Louis had

their slight resemblance but quickly dismissed

his green eyes harboring

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

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s companion, Stella.

length just covering her calves, adorned

industry, she knew

to Genevieve’s ensemble,

eye–catching, her flawless face

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

Genevieve and Louis with

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

smiled as she glanced

at Genevieve,

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

paused and nodded. “I’ll be

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

different.

Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring him, it made

sense of crisis.

organized this banquet reluctantly, but since Presley had insisted,

host it, she could pass it on

way she would give up

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like the proud

Louis and Genevieve together

once was, Quincey would have relished

lunatic,

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