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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.

arrived at the entrance of the banquet

traces of dampness on the ground that quickly

the umbrella from the driver

Genevieve smiled as she

becoming accustomed to such occasions.

lights were bright and colorful, dazzling and radiant.

tell immediately that this

prominent figure from the business world was present..

she attracted the

her was Anthony, tall

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

noticed their slight resemblance but quickly dismissed

sharper, his green eyes harboring a

making him more approachable, like basking in a warm

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spring breeze.

noticed Anthony’s

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

the entertainment industry, she knew

ensemble, Stella’s

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

got even more envious when she saw Genevieve’s haute

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

gracious smile, “Thank you, not as perfectly matched as you and Mr. Hoffman.”

shyly lowered her head and smiled as she glanced

at Genevieve,

them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman has been waiting inside for

paused and nodded. “I’ll

together, Presley and Quincey watched

different.

good impression of Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring him, it

sense of crisis.

since Presley had

if she didn’t want to host it, she could pass it on to someone

was no way she would give up the power

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like the proud Linda.

Genevieve together only fueled Quincey’s frustration.

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

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

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