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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

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

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

hair out of place, Genevieve smiled as she looped her arm through his, stepping inside confidently.

was becoming

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

that this

from the

she entered, she attracted

approaching her was Anthony, tall and

first time Anthony and Louis had appeared together in

slight resemblance but

harboring a hint

Louis exuded a softer, more refined aura, making

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spring breeze.

Anthony’s companion,

her calves, adorned with pearls

entertainment industry, she knew what stood

to Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s fell

collarbone were incredibly eye–catching, her flawless face sparking envy in Stella.

Genevieve’s haute couture, which she had no access to borrow.

Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms. Lawrence, you both

not

shyly lowered her head and smiled as she glanced at Anthony.

at Genevieve, her smile

approached them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman

and nodded. “I’ll

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

different.

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

sense of crisis.

since Presley had insisted, she couldn’t refuse.

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

no way she would

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like the

and Genevieve together only fueled

the impoverished woman she once was, Quincey would

Group, was coupled with Louis, Meanwhile, Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet. All this was

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