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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.

they arrived at the entrance of the banquet

dampness on the

taking the umbrella from the driver and

Genevieve smiled as she looped

she was becoming accustomed to such occasions.

lights were bright and colorful, dazzling and

that this wasn’t an ordinary

from the business world was present..

as she entered, she attracted the

her was Anthony,

was the first time Anthony and Louis had appeared

their slight resemblance but

colder and sharper, his green eyes harboring

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

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s companion, Stella.

covering her calves, adorned with pearls and jewels. As she

industry, she knew what stood

Genevieve’s ensemble,

complexion and exquisite collarbone were incredibly eye–catching, her

haute couture, which she had no access to borrow.

forget her main task and greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms.

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

smiled as she glanced

emotionlessly at Genevieve, her

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

paused and nodded. “I’ll be right there.”

together, Presley and Quincey watched them.

different.

had a good impression of Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring him, it made

sense of crisis.

reluctantly, but since Presley

she didn’t want to host it, she could pass it on to

there was no way she would give up the power she

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wasn’t like the proud Linda.

Genevieve together only fueled

still the impoverished woman she once was, Quincey

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

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