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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 hall.

fell, leaving traces of dampness on

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

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

she was becoming accustomed

lights were bright and colorful, dazzling

tell immediately that this

every prominent figure from the business world was

she attracted

Anthony, tall and

Anthony and Louis had appeared

noticed their slight resemblance but quickly dismissed

features were colder and sharper, his green eyes harboring

aura, making him more

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spring breeze.

Anthony’s companion, Stella.

outfit, the length just covering her calves, adorned with pearls and jewels. As

industry, she knew what stood out.

ensemble,

eye–catching, her flawless face sparking envy in Stella.

she saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which

forget her main task and greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms.

gracious smile, “Thank you, not as perfectly matched

and smiled as she

staring emotionlessly at Genevieve, her

the company approached them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman has been

nodded. “I’ll be

and Genevieve entered together, Presley and Quincey watched

different.

Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring him, it made her

sense of crisis.

this banquet reluctantly, but since Presley had

she didn’t want to host it, she could pass it on to someone

way she would give up the power she held.

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like the proud

and Genevieve together only fueled Quincey’s frustration.

woman she once was, Quincey would

Group, was coupled with Louis, Meanwhile, Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic, and his

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