Chapter 227

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?”

1/5

Don’t Be Stupid, Use a Hydraulic Press Machine

A

Chapter 22I

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 hall.

of dampness on the ground that quickly disappeared

car, taking the umbrella from the driver and

place, Genevieve smiled as she looped her arm

experience, she was becoming accustomed to such

the lights were bright and colorful, dazzling and radiant.

immediately that this

from the business world was present..

she

Anthony, tall and

and Louis had appeared together in public.

slight resemblance but quickly dismissed

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

refined aura, making him more approachable,

2/5

Chapter 22!

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

eye–catching, her flawless face

saw Genevieve’s haute

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

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

smiled as she glanced at Anthony.

emotionlessly at

Hoffman has been waiting inside for quite

paused and nodded. “I’ll be

entered together, Presley and Quincey watched

different.

impression of Louis, and with Presley suddenly

sense of crisis.

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

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

she would give up the

3/5

a

A

Chapter 227

like the

and Genevieve together

were still the impoverished woman she once was,

Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion was an

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255