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.

the entrance of the

leaving traces of dampness on the ground that

from the car, taking the umbrella from the driver and opening Genevieve’s door to shelter

of place, Genevieve smiled as she looped her arm through his, stepping inside confidently.

experience, she was becoming

were bright and colorful,

this wasn’t

prominent figure from the

as she entered, she attracted the attention of many.

Anthony, tall and

first time Anthony and Louis had appeared together in

their slight resemblance but quickly dismissed it.

sharper, his green eyes harboring a hint of chill beneath his

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

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s

length just covering her calves, adorned with pearls

industry, she

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

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

Genevieve’s haute couture,

main task and greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile, “Mr.

not

her head and smiled as she glanced at

seeing him staring emotionlessly at Genevieve, her smile vanished.

them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman has

paused and nodded. “I’ll

Genevieve entered together, Presley and Quincey watched them. Their

different.

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

sense of crisis.

had organized this banquet reluctantly, but since Presley had

host it, she could pass it

would give up the power she

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like the proud

Genevieve together

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

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