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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.

the entrance of the banquet

of dampness on the ground

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

Genevieve smiled as she

experience, she was becoming accustomed to such occasions.

hall, the lights were

this wasn’t an

figure from the business world

entered, she attracted

approaching her was Anthony, tall and

time Anthony and Louis

slight resemblance

eyes harboring a hint of chill beneath his calm

softer, more refined aura, making

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s companion, Stella.

just covering her calves, adorned with pearls

industry, she knew what

compared to Genevieve’s ensemble,

glowing complexion and exquisite collarbone were incredibly eye–catching,

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

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

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

shyly lowered her head and smiled as she glanced at Anthony.

staring emotionlessly at Genevieve, her smile vanished.

“Louis, Mr. Hoffman has been waiting

and nodded. “I’ll be right

entered together, Presley and

different.

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

sense of crisis.

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

it, she could pass it on to

would give up the power she held.

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wasn’t like the proud Linda.

Louis and Genevieve together only fueled Quincey’s frustration.

once

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

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