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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 dampness on the ground that

from the driver

of place, Genevieve smiled as she looped her

becoming accustomed to such

banquet hall, the lights were

immediately that this wasn’t an ordinary

prominent figure from the business world was

entered, she attracted the attention

was Anthony, tall and

time Anthony and Louis

noticed their slight resemblance but quickly dismissed it.

green eyes harboring a hint

aura, making him more approachable, like basking

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s

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

she knew

to Genevieve’s ensemble,

exquisite collarbone were incredibly eye–catching,

saw Genevieve’s haute

with a smile, “Mr.

a gracious smile, “Thank you, not as perfectly matched as you

lowered her head and smiled as she glanced at Anthony.

at Genevieve, her smile vanished.

the company approached them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman

“I’ll be

entered together, Presley and Quincey watched them. Their thoughts were entirely

different.

impression of Louis, and with

sense of crisis.

had organized this banquet reluctantly, but since Presley had insisted, she couldn’t

it, she could pass it on to someone else.

she would give up

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wasn’t like the proud

and Genevieve together only fueled

impoverished woman she once was, Quincey

fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion

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