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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

leaving traces of dampness on the ground that quickly disappeared

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

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

becoming accustomed

hall, the lights were bright and

tell immediately that this wasn’t an

the business world was present..

soon as she entered, she

was Anthony, tall

Anthony and

slight resemblance but quickly

harboring a hint of chill beneath his calm smile.

a softer, more refined aura, making him more approachable, like basking

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spring breeze.

noticed Anthony’s companion,

her calves,

entertainment industry, she knew

compared to Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s

were incredibly eye–catching, her flawless face

got even more envious when she saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which

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

responding with a gracious smile, “Thank you, not as

smiled

at Genevieve, her smile

company approached them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman has

“I’ll be

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

different.

had never had a good impression of Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring him, it

sense of crisis.

this banquet reluctantly, but since Presley had insisted,

didn’t want to host it,

way she would give up the power she

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like the

Louis and Genevieve together

once was, Quincey would have

Genevieve, the heiress of Lawrence Group, was coupled with Louis, Meanwhile, Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet. All this

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