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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.

entrance

drizzle fell, leaving traces of dampness on

the umbrella from the driver and opening Genevieve’s door to shelter her from the

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

was becoming accustomed to such

banquet hall, the lights were bright and colorful,

that this wasn’t an

figure from the business world

as she entered, she

her was Anthony, tall and

and Louis had appeared together in public.

noticed their slight resemblance but

were colder and sharper, his green eyes harboring a hint

Louis exuded a softer, more refined aura, making

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s

high–end outfit, the length just covering her

industry, she knew

ensemble, Stella’s fell short.

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

more envious when she saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which she had

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

with a gracious smile, “Thank you, not as perfectly matched

shyly lowered her head and smiled as she

at

them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman has

and nodded. “I’ll

Presley and

different.

impression of Louis, and with Presley suddenly

sense of crisis.

since Presley had

host it, she could pass it on

there was no way she would give up the power she held.

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wasn’t like the

Genevieve together only fueled Quincey’s

were still the impoverished woman she once was,

Meanwhile, Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet. All this was enough to make

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