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 the banquet hall.

fell, leaving traces of dampness on the ground

umbrella from the driver and opening Genevieve’s door to

Genevieve smiled as she looped her arm

becoming

the lights were bright and colorful, dazzling and

could tell immediately that this

every prominent figure from the business

soon as she entered, she attracted the attention of

approaching her was Anthony, tall

time Anthony and Louis had appeared together in

their slight resemblance but quickly

sharper, his green eyes harboring

aura, making him

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spring breeze.

Anthony’s companion,

a high–end outfit, the length just covering her calves, adorned with pearls and jewels. As

she knew what stood

ensemble, Stella’s

exquisite collarbone were incredibly eye–catching, her flawless face sparking envy in Stella.

when she saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which she

she didn’t forget her main task and greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms. Lawrence, you both look

“Thank you, not as perfectly matched as you

shyly lowered her head and smiled as she glanced at Anthony.

emotionlessly at Genevieve, her

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

paused and nodded. “I’ll

entered together, Presley and Quincey

different.

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

sense of crisis.

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

said if she didn’t want to host it, she could pass it on to

there was no way she would give up the power

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like the proud Linda.

Louis and Genevieve together

once was, Quincey

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