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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 banquet hall.

on the ground that quickly disappeared into the carpet.

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

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

experience, she was becoming accustomed

were bright and

tell immediately that this

from the business world was

as she entered, she attracted

was Anthony, tall

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

slight resemblance

features were colder and sharper, his green eyes harboring a hint of chill beneath his calm

aura, making him more approachable, like basking in a warm

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s companion, Stella.

her calves, adorned with

the entertainment industry, she knew

compared to Genevieve’s ensemble,

incredibly eye–catching, her

haute couture, which she had no access to borrow.

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

responding with a gracious smile, “Thank you, not

her head and smiled as she glanced

him staring emotionlessly at Genevieve,

approached them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman has been waiting inside for quite some time.”

nodded. “I’ll

and Quincey watched

different.

Louis, and with Presley suddenly

sense of crisis.

but since Presley had insisted, she

to host it, she could pass it on to someone else.

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

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like the

Louis and Genevieve together

still the impoverished woman she once was, Quincey would have

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

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