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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 the

dampness on the

from the driver and opening Genevieve’s door to

Genevieve smiled as she

experience, she was becoming accustomed to

were bright and colorful, dazzling and radiant.

tell immediately that this

the

as she entered, she

her was Anthony, tall and

time Anthony and Louis had appeared together

resemblance but quickly dismissed

eyes harboring a hint of chill beneath his

making him more approachable, like basking in a warm

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spring breeze.

noticed Anthony’s companion, Stella.

the length just covering her calves, adorned with pearls and jewels. As she work

industry, she knew what

ensemble, Stella’s

exquisite collarbone were incredibly eye–catching,

she saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which she

with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms. Lawrence,

a gracious smile, “Thank you, not as perfectly matched as you and Mr.

and smiled as she

staring emotionlessly at

them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman

and nodded. “I’ll be right there.”

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

different.

had never had a good impression of Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring him, it made her

sense of crisis.

organized this banquet reluctantly, but since Presley

want to host it, she could

there was no way she would give up the power

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wasn’t like the proud

Genevieve together only fueled Quincey’s frustration.

woman she once was,

was a lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet. All this was

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