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.

entrance of the banquet

drizzle fell, leaving traces of dampness on the ground that quickly disappeared into

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

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

experience, she was becoming accustomed to such

the lights were bright and

that this wasn’t

every prominent figure from the

soon as she entered, she attracted the attention of many.

approaching her was Anthony, tall

first time Anthony and Louis had appeared together in

slight resemblance but

eyes harboring a hint of chill beneath his calm smile.

softer, more refined aura, making him more approachable, like basking in

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s

high–end outfit, the length just covering her calves,

she knew what

ensemble, Stella’s fell short.

complexion and exquisite collarbone were incredibly eye–catching,

when she saw Genevieve’s haute

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

responding with a gracious smile, “Thank you, not

smiled

emotionlessly at Genevieve, her smile vanished.

the company approached them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman has

paused and nodded. “I’ll be right

entered together, Presley and Quincey watched them. Their

different.

had a good impression of Louis, and with

sense of crisis.

but since Presley had insisted, she couldn’t refuse.

to host it, she could pass it on to

way she would give up

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wasn’t like the proud Linda.

Louis and Genevieve together only fueled Quincey’s

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

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