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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

fell, leaving traces of dampness on the ground that quickly

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

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

was becoming accustomed to such occasions.

hall, the lights were bright and colorful, dazzling

that this wasn’t

figure from the

soon as she entered, she attracted the

was Anthony, tall

time Anthony and Louis had appeared together in public.

resemblance but quickly

sharper, his green eyes harboring a hint of chill beneath his

making him

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s

covering her

the entertainment industry, she

Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s

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

even more envious when she saw Genevieve’s haute

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

gracious smile, “Thank you, not as perfectly matched as

smiled as

at

Mr. Hoffman has been waiting inside for quite

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

together, Presley and Quincey watched them. Their thoughts

different.

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

sense of crisis.

organized this banquet reluctantly, but since Presley had

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

would give up the power she held.

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wasn’t like the proud Linda.

and Genevieve together

impoverished woman she once was, Quincey would

Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic,

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