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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.

a drizzle fell, leaving traces of dampness on the ground

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

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

experience, she was becoming accustomed to such occasions.

the lights were bright

could tell immediately that this wasn’t

the

she entered, she attracted the

Anthony, tall and imposing.

the first time Anthony and Louis had appeared together in public.

noticed their slight resemblance but quickly dismissed it.

sharper, his green eyes harboring a hint of chill

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

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spring breeze.

Anthony’s companion,

her calves, adorned with pearls and

the entertainment industry, she

to Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s

collarbone were incredibly eye–catching,

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

and Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms.

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

and smiled

seeing him staring emotionlessly at Genevieve, her smile

Mr. Hoffman has been waiting inside

“I’ll be right

together, Presley and

different.

a good impression of Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring

sense of crisis.

this banquet reluctantly, but since Presley had

to host it, she could

would give up the power she

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like the

Louis and Genevieve together only fueled Quincey’s frustration.

were still the impoverished woman she once was,

fiancée was a lunatic, and his

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