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.

arrived at the entrance of the banquet

on the ground that quickly disappeared into

alighted from the car, taking the umbrella from the driver and opening

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

becoming accustomed

banquet hall, the lights were bright

could tell immediately that this wasn’t an ordinary

every prominent figure from the business world was present..

entered, she attracted

Anthony, tall and imposing.

was the first time Anthony and

resemblance but

sharper, his green eyes harboring

exuded a softer, more refined aura, making him more approachable, like

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spring breeze.

Anthony’s companion, Stella.

covering her calves, adorned with

entertainment industry, she knew what

to Genevieve’s ensemble,

incredibly eye–catching, her flawless face sparking envy

when she saw Genevieve’s haute couture,

main task and greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms. Lawrence, you

with a gracious smile, “Thank you, not as perfectly matched

head and smiled as

at Genevieve,

the company approached them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman has been waiting inside for quite

and nodded. “I’ll

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

different.

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

sense of crisis.

had organized this banquet reluctantly, but since Presley had insisted,

it, she could pass it on to

was no way she would give up the power she held.

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wasn’t like the proud

together

impoverished woman she once was, Quincey

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