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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

on the

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

Genevieve smiled as she looped her arm

she was becoming accustomed

the lights were

tell immediately that this wasn’t an ordinary event.

every prominent figure from the business

as she entered, she attracted the attention

Anthony,

first time Anthony and Louis had appeared

noticed their slight resemblance but quickly dismissed it.

were colder and sharper, his green eyes harboring a hint of

Louis exuded a softer, more refined aura, making him more

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s

wore a high–end outfit, the length just covering her

the entertainment industry, she knew what

ensemble, Stella’s fell

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

haute couture,

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

smile, “Thank you, not as perfectly matched

smiled as she

at Genevieve, her smile vanished.

“Louis, Mr. Hoffman has been waiting

and nodded. “I’ll be right there.”

and Quincey watched them.

different.

good impression of Louis, and with Presley

sense of crisis.

banquet reluctantly, but since Presley had

it, she could pass it on to someone

there was no way she would give up the power

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the proud Linda.

Genevieve together only fueled Quincey’s frustration.

she once was,

lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet.

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