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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.

entrance of the banquet

of dampness on the ground that quickly disappeared into

the driver and opening Genevieve’s

hair out of place, Genevieve smiled as she looped her arm through his,

she was becoming accustomed to

were bright and colorful, dazzling and radiant.

this wasn’t

prominent figure from the business world

she entered, she

her was Anthony,

time Anthony and

resemblance but quickly

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

a softer, more refined aura, making him more

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spring breeze.

Anthony’s companion,

high–end outfit, the length just covering her calves, adorned with pearls and jewels.

she

compared to Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s

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

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

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

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

head and smiled as she glanced at

him staring emotionlessly at Genevieve, her smile

Hoffman has

nodded. “I’ll be

and Quincey watched them. Their thoughts

different.

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

sense of crisis.

organized this banquet reluctantly, but since Presley

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

way she would

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the proud Linda.

together only fueled

impoverished woman she once was, Quincey would have relished

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

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