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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 hall.

fell, leaving traces of dampness on the ground that

from the driver

Genevieve smiled as she looped her arm through his, stepping inside confidently.

becoming accustomed

the lights were bright

immediately that this wasn’t an

every prominent figure from the

entered, she attracted the attention of many.

was Anthony,

time Anthony and Louis had appeared together in public.

noticed their slight resemblance but quickly

sharper, his green eyes harboring a hint of chill

making him more approachable, like basking

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s

a high–end outfit, the length just covering her calves, adorned with

she

compared to Genevieve’s ensemble,

were incredibly eye–catching, her flawless face sparking

when she saw Genevieve’s haute

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

you, not

and smiled as she glanced

staring emotionlessly at Genevieve,

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

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

entered together, Presley and Quincey watched them. Their

different.

and with Presley suddenly favoring him, it made

sense of crisis.

but since Presley

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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like the proud

Louis and Genevieve together only

impoverished woman she once was, Quincey would have relished the

now, Genevieve, the heiress of Lawrence Group, was coupled with Louis, Meanwhile, Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic,

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