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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.

the entrance of

traces of dampness on the ground that quickly disappeared into

the driver

out of place, Genevieve smiled as she looped

she was becoming accustomed to

hall, the lights were bright and colorful, dazzling

this

the business

she attracted the

approaching her was Anthony, tall and imposing.

was the first time Anthony and Louis

resemblance

his green eyes harboring

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

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spring breeze.

noticed Anthony’s companion, Stella.

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

industry, she knew what stood out.

ensemble, Stella’s fell short.

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

Genevieve’s haute couture, which she had no

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

“Thank you, not as

smiled as

emotionlessly at Genevieve,

approached them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman

nodded. “I’ll be right

Louis and Genevieve entered together, Presley and Quincey watched them.

different.

and with Presley suddenly favoring him, it made

sense of crisis.

this banquet reluctantly, but since

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

would give up the

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like the proud Linda.

Louis and Genevieve together only fueled

she once was, Quincey would have relished the

Genevieve, the heiress of Lawrence Group, was coupled with Louis, Meanwhile, Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet.

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