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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.

dampness on

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

smiled as she looped her arm through his, stepping

becoming accustomed

the banquet hall, the lights were bright and colorful, dazzling and

could tell immediately that this wasn’t an ordinary event.

every prominent figure from the business

soon as she entered, she attracted

Anthony, tall

first time Anthony and Louis had

noticed their slight resemblance

eyes harboring

softer, more refined aura, making him

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spring breeze.

noticed Anthony’s companion, Stella.

covering her calves, adorned with pearls and jewels.

she

to Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s fell

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

got even more envious when she saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which she had no access to borrow.

and greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile,

not as perfectly matched as you and Mr.

shyly lowered her head and smiled as

at

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

nodded. “I’ll

together, Presley and Quincey watched

different.

had a good impression of Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring him, it made her

sense of crisis.

reluctantly, but since Presley had

she didn’t want to host it, she

no way she would give up the

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wasn’t like the proud Linda.

together only fueled Quincey’s frustration.

woman she once was,

fiancée was a lunatic,

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