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.

arrived at the entrance of the banquet

traces of dampness on the ground

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

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

experience, she was becoming accustomed to

hall, the lights were bright and colorful, dazzling and

this wasn’t an

from the business world was

as she entered, she attracted the attention

approaching her was Anthony, tall and

was the first time Anthony and Louis had appeared together

slight resemblance but

features were colder and sharper, his green eyes harboring a hint of chill beneath

softer, more refined aura, making him more approachable, like basking

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spring breeze.

Anthony’s companion,

covering her calves,

entertainment industry, she knew what

ensemble, Stella’s fell short.

complexion and exquisite collarbone were incredibly eye–catching,

she saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which she

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

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

head and smiled as she glanced at

at

of the company approached them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman

paused and nodded. “I’ll be right there.”

and Genevieve entered together, Presley and

different.

a good impression of Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring him, it made

sense of crisis.

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

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

was no way she would give up the power she

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like the

and Genevieve together only fueled

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

Louis, Meanwhile, Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet. All this was