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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

traces of dampness on the ground that quickly disappeared into the carpet.

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

of place, Genevieve smiled as she looped her arm through his, stepping inside

she was becoming accustomed

hall, the lights were bright

tell immediately that this wasn’t

the

she entered, she attracted the

her was Anthony, tall and

first time Anthony and Louis had

resemblance but quickly dismissed

harboring a hint of chill beneath

aura, making him more approachable, like basking in

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s

just covering her calves, adorned with pearls and

entertainment industry, she knew

compared to Genevieve’s ensemble,

complexion and exquisite collarbone were incredibly eye–catching, her flawless face sparking envy in

even more envious when she saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which

and Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms.

smile, “Thank you, not as perfectly matched as you and

smiled as

staring emotionlessly at

Mr. Hoffman

“I’ll

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

different.

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

sense of crisis.

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

she didn’t want to host it, she could pass it on to someone else.

was no way she would give up the power

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the proud

Genevieve together only fueled

were still the impoverished woman she once

lunatic,

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