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

dampness on the ground that quickly disappeared into the carpet.

alighted from the car, taking the umbrella from the driver

Genevieve smiled as she looped her arm through his,

she was becoming accustomed to such

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

tell immediately that this wasn’t an ordinary event.

prominent figure from the business world

she entered, she attracted the attention of many.

was Anthony, tall

and Louis had appeared together

noticed their slight resemblance

and sharper, his green eyes harboring a hint

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

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s companion, Stella.

the length just covering her calves, adorned with pearls

entertainment industry, she knew what stood out.

Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s

were incredibly eye–catching, her flawless face

even more envious when she saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which she had no

her main task and greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms. Lawrence, you both look amazing today!”

responding with a gracious smile, “Thank you, not

her head and smiled as she glanced

him staring emotionlessly at Genevieve,

“Louis, Mr. Hoffman has been waiting inside for quite some

nodded. “I’ll be right there.”

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

different.

of Louis, and with

sense of crisis.

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

to host it, she could pass

no way she would give up the power she

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wasn’t like the proud Linda.

and Genevieve together

the impoverished woman she once was,

a lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet. All this was enough to make her blood boil.