Submitting To My Billionaire Ex-Wife

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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

on the

taking the umbrella from the driver

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

was becoming accustomed to

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

immediately that this wasn’t an ordinary event.

every prominent figure from the business world was present..

as she entered, she attracted the attention

was Anthony, tall and

time Anthony and Louis

resemblance but quickly

eyes harboring a hint of chill beneath his calm

exuded a softer, more refined aura, making him more approachable, like basking in a warm

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spring breeze.

Anthony’s companion, Stella.

high–end outfit, the length just covering her calves, adorned with pearls and jewels. As she

the entertainment industry, she knew what

to Genevieve’s ensemble,

were incredibly eye–catching, her

she saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which

her main task and greeted Genevieve and Louis with a

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

shyly lowered her head and smiled

him staring emotionlessly at Genevieve, her

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

and nodded. “I’ll be right

Louis and Genevieve entered together, Presley and Quincey watched them. Their

different.

good impression of Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring him, it made her feel

sense of crisis.

since

want to host it, she could pass

was no way she would give up

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wasn’t like the proud

and Genevieve together only fueled Quincey’s frustration.

were still the impoverished woman she once was, Quincey would have relished the

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