Submitting To My Billionaire Ex-Wife

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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 banquet hall.

of dampness on the ground

car, taking the umbrella from the driver and opening Genevieve’s door to shelter her from the rain.

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

was becoming accustomed to

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

this wasn’t an ordinary

from the business

as she entered, she attracted the attention

was Anthony,

time Anthony and

slight resemblance but quickly dismissed

sharper, his green eyes harboring a hint of chill beneath

aura, making him more approachable, like basking in a

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s

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

industry, she knew what

compared to Genevieve’s ensemble,

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

when she saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which she had no access

and greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms. Lawrence, you both look amazing

you, not as perfectly

smiled as she glanced at

him staring emotionlessly at

of the company approached them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman has

“I’ll be

Louis and Genevieve entered together, Presley and

different.

had a good impression of Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring him,

sense of crisis.

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

host it, she could pass it on to someone else.

way she would give up the power she held.

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like the proud Linda.

and Genevieve together only fueled Quincey’s

still the impoverished woman she once

Group, was coupled with Louis, Meanwhile, Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic, and