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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 hall.

a drizzle fell, leaving traces of dampness on the ground that quickly disappeared into

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

as she

becoming accustomed to

lights were bright and colorful, dazzling

could tell immediately that this wasn’t an ordinary

the

she entered, she attracted the attention

approaching her was Anthony, tall and imposing.

first time Anthony and Louis had appeared

noticed their slight resemblance but

sharper, his green eyes harboring a hint of chill beneath his calm

Louis exuded a softer, more refined aura, making him more approachable,

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s companion,

length just covering her calves, adorned

industry, she

Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s fell short.

eye–catching, her flawless face sparking envy in

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

didn’t forget her main task and greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms. Lawrence, you both

“Thank you, not as perfectly matched as you and Mr.

and smiled

emotionlessly at

Hoffman has been waiting

paused and nodded. “I’ll be right

Presley and Quincey watched

different.

had a good impression of Louis, and with

sense of crisis.

banquet reluctantly, but since

she didn’t want to host it, she

was no way she would give up the

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like the proud Linda.

Louis and Genevieve together only fueled Quincey’s frustration.

were still the impoverished woman she once was, Quincey would

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

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