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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.

at the entrance of the banquet

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

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

smiled as she looped

experience, she was becoming accustomed to

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

could tell immediately that this

figure from the

soon as she entered, she attracted

was Anthony, tall and imposing.

Anthony and Louis had

noticed their slight resemblance but quickly dismissed

eyes harboring a hint of chill beneath his calm smile.

exuded a softer, more refined aura, making him more

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spring breeze.

Anthony’s

her calves,

industry, she knew what stood

ensemble,

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

even more envious when she saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which she had no

and Louis with

you, not

shyly lowered her head and smiled as

at Genevieve, her

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

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

entered together, Presley and Quincey watched

different.

of Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring

sense of crisis.

had organized this banquet reluctantly, but since Presley had

she didn’t want to host it, she could

no way she would give up the power

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wasn’t like the proud Linda.

together

were still the impoverished woman she once

a lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet. All this was

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