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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.

they arrived at the entrance of the banquet hall.

of dampness on the ground that quickly disappeared into the carpet.

car, taking the umbrella from the driver

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

she was becoming accustomed to such

were

that this wasn’t an

figure from the business

she entered, she attracted the

was Anthony, tall and imposing.

time Anthony and Louis had appeared together

slight resemblance but quickly dismissed

and sharper, his green eyes harboring a hint of

more refined aura, making him more approachable, like basking

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spring breeze.

Anthony’s companion, Stella.

the length just covering her calves, adorned with pearls and jewels. As she

industry, she

ensemble, Stella’s fell

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

saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which she

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

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

head and smiled as

him staring emotionlessly at Genevieve, her

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

“I’ll be right

Presley and Quincey watched them. Their

different.

impression of Louis, and with Presley suddenly

sense of crisis.

since Presley

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

was no way she would

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wasn’t like the proud

together only fueled Quincey’s

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

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

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