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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.

arrived at the entrance of the banquet hall.

traces of dampness on the ground that quickly disappeared into

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

hair out of place, Genevieve smiled as

she was becoming accustomed to such occasions.

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

this wasn’t an

figure from the business

soon as she entered, she attracted

Anthony,

was the first time Anthony and Louis had appeared together in

slight resemblance but quickly dismissed it.

his green eyes harboring

softer, more refined aura, making

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spring breeze.

Anthony’s

covering her calves,

industry, she knew what stood

ensemble, Stella’s fell short.

were incredibly eye–catching, her flawless face sparking envy in

saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which she had no access to

didn’t forget her main task and greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms. Lawrence, you both

with a gracious smile, “Thank you, not as perfectly matched as you and Mr.

lowered her head and smiled as she glanced at Anthony.

emotionlessly at Genevieve, her smile vanished.

Hoffman has

and nodded. “I’ll

and Quincey watched them.

different.

impression of Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring him,

sense of crisis.

organized this banquet reluctantly, but since

didn’t want to host it,

was no way she would give up the power

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wasn’t like the proud Linda.

and Genevieve together only fueled

the impoverished woman she once was, Quincey

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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