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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 the banquet

fell, leaving traces of dampness on

umbrella from the driver and opening Genevieve’s door

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

was becoming accustomed to such

banquet hall, the lights were bright and colorful, dazzling and radiant.

could tell immediately that this wasn’t an ordinary event.

figure from the business world was

as she entered, she attracted

approaching her was Anthony, tall and

and Louis had appeared

their slight resemblance but quickly dismissed it.

harboring a hint of chill beneath his calm smile.

more refined aura, making him

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spring breeze.

noticed Anthony’s companion,

the length just covering her

the entertainment industry, she knew

Genevieve’s ensemble,

exquisite collarbone were incredibly eye–catching,

Genevieve’s haute couture, which

forget her main task and greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms. Lawrence, you both look amazing today!”

smile, “Thank you, not as perfectly matched as you and Mr. Hoffman.”

and smiled as

seeing him staring emotionlessly at Genevieve, her smile

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

nodded. “I’ll be right there.”

together, Presley and Quincey watched

different.

impression of Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring him,

sense of crisis.

reluctantly, but since

want to host it, she could pass it

there was no way she would give up the power

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like the

together

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

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