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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.

entrance of the banquet

a drizzle fell, leaving traces of dampness on the ground that quickly disappeared

from the driver and opening Genevieve’s door to shelter her

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

experience, she was becoming

hall, the lights were bright and colorful,

could tell immediately that this

figure from the business world was present..

entered, she attracted the

approaching her was Anthony, tall and

Anthony and Louis had appeared together

resemblance but quickly dismissed it.

his green eyes harboring a hint of

aura, making him more approachable,

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spring breeze.

Anthony’s

her calves,

the entertainment industry, she knew what stood out.

to Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s fell

were incredibly eye–catching, her flawless face sparking

haute couture,

and Louis with a

“Thank you, not as perfectly matched as you and

shyly lowered her head and smiled as she glanced at Anthony.

him staring emotionlessly at Genevieve, her smile

Mr. Hoffman has been waiting inside for quite

“I’ll be

and Genevieve entered together, Presley and Quincey watched them. Their thoughts were entirely

different.

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

sense of crisis.

this banquet reluctantly, but since Presley had insisted, she

want to host it, she could

there was no way she would give up the power

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like the

and Genevieve together only fueled Quincey’s frustration.

she once was, Quincey would

Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion was an

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