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 dampness on the ground that quickly

taking the umbrella from the driver

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

experience, she was becoming accustomed to

banquet hall, the lights were bright and

that this wasn’t an ordinary event.

figure from the business

as she entered, she attracted the attention of many.

her was Anthony, tall

and Louis had appeared

resemblance

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

aura, making him more approachable, like basking

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spring breeze.

Anthony’s companion,

covering her calves, adorned with pearls

the entertainment industry, she knew what stood out.

to Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s fell short.

were incredibly eye–catching, her flawless face sparking envy

got even more envious when she saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which she had no access to

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

smile, “Thank you, not as

lowered her head and smiled as

emotionlessly at Genevieve, her smile vanished.

company approached them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman has been waiting inside for quite some time.”

“I’ll

and Genevieve entered together, Presley and

different.

of Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring him, it made her feel

sense of crisis.

but since Presley had insisted, she

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

no way she would give up the power she

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wasn’t like the

Genevieve together only

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

fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet. All this was enough to make