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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 of the

a drizzle fell, leaving traces of dampness on the ground

from the car, taking the umbrella from the driver and opening

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

becoming

the banquet hall, the lights were

this wasn’t an

prominent figure from the business world was

soon as she entered, she attracted the attention of

was Anthony, tall and imposing.

and Louis had appeared together

resemblance but quickly

harboring a hint of chill

making him more approachable, like basking

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s

covering her calves, adorned

the entertainment industry, she

to Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s

were incredibly eye–catching, her

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

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

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

lowered her head and smiled as she glanced

him staring emotionlessly at Genevieve, her smile

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

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

Presley and Quincey watched them. Their thoughts were entirely

different.

and with Presley suddenly favoring him, it

sense of crisis.

since

didn’t want to host it, she could pass

no way she would give up

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wasn’t like the

and Genevieve together only fueled Quincey’s

impoverished woman she once was, Quincey would have relished the spectacle.

with Louis, Meanwhile, Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet. All this was enough to make her blood

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