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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

a drizzle fell, leaving traces of dampness on the

umbrella from the driver and

place, Genevieve smiled as she looped her arm through his,

becoming

the banquet hall, the lights were bright and

tell immediately that this wasn’t an ordinary

figure from the business world was

soon as she entered, she attracted

approaching her was Anthony, tall

first time Anthony and Louis had appeared together in

noticed their slight resemblance but quickly dismissed

sharper, his green eyes harboring a hint of chill

aura, making

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s companion,

covering her calves, adorned with pearls

the entertainment industry, she knew what stood out.

to Genevieve’s ensemble,

glowing complexion and exquisite collarbone were incredibly eye–catching, her flawless face sparking envy

Genevieve’s haute couture, which she

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

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

and smiled as

staring emotionlessly at Genevieve, her

Hoffman has been waiting inside for quite some

paused and nodded. “I’ll be right

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

different.

good impression of Louis, and with

sense of crisis.

since Presley

host it,

way she would give

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like the

and Genevieve together

the impoverished woman she once was, Quincey would have relished the

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

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