Submitting To My Billionaire Ex-Wife

Chapter 227

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?”

1/5

Don’t Be Stupid, Use a Hydraulic Press Machine

A

Chapter 22I

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.

at the entrance of the banquet hall.

a drizzle fell, leaving traces of dampness on the ground that quickly disappeared into the

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

out of place, Genevieve smiled as she looped

she was becoming

were

that this wasn’t an

figure from the business world

as she entered, she attracted the

Anthony, tall and imposing.

the first time Anthony and Louis had appeared

noticed their slight resemblance but quickly

eyes harboring

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

2/5

Chapter 22!

spring breeze.

noticed Anthony’s companion, Stella.

wore a high–end outfit, the length just covering her calves,

industry, she knew what stood out.

ensemble, Stella’s fell short.

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

saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which she had no access to

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

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

and smiled as she glanced

staring emotionlessly at Genevieve, her smile

the company approached them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman has been waiting

paused and nodded. “I’ll be right there.”

and Genevieve entered together, Presley and Quincey watched

different.

of Louis, and with Presley suddenly

sense of crisis.

organized this banquet reluctantly, but since

if she didn’t want to host it,

way she would give up

3/5

a

A

Chapter 227

like the proud Linda.

Genevieve together only fueled Quincey’s frustration.

she once was, Quincey would have relished the spectacle.

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