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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

dampness on the

alighted from the car, taking the umbrella from the driver

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

was becoming accustomed

banquet hall, the lights were bright and

immediately that this wasn’t an

prominent figure from the business world was present..

she

Anthony, tall

and Louis had appeared

noticed their slight resemblance but quickly

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

Louis exuded a softer, more refined aura, making him

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s companion, Stella.

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

entertainment industry, she knew what stood out.

compared to Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s fell short.

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

haute couture, which

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

a gracious smile, “Thank you, not as

lowered her head and smiled as she glanced at

staring emotionlessly at Genevieve, her smile

them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman has been waiting inside for quite some time.”

and nodded. “I’ll

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

different.

with Presley suddenly favoring him, it

sense of crisis.

since Presley had insisted,

to host it, she could pass it on

there was no way she would give up

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like the proud Linda.

and Genevieve together only fueled

she once was, Quincey would have relished the

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

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