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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.
Soon, they arrived at the entrance of the banquet hall.
Outside, a drizzle fell, leaving traces of dampness on the ground that quickly disappeared into the carpet.
Louis alighted from the car, taking the umbrella from the driver and opening Genevieve’s door to shelter her from the rain.
Not a single hair out of place, Genevieve smiled as she looped her arm through his, stepping inside confidently.
With experience, she was becoming accustomed to such occasions.
Inside the banquet hall, the lights were bright and colorful, dazzling and radiant.
Genevieve could tell immediately that this wasn’t an ordinary event.
Almost every prominent figure from the business world was present..
As soon as she entered, she attracted the attention of many.
But approaching her was Anthony, tall and imposing.
This was the first time Anthony and Louis had appeared together in public.
People noticed their slight resemblance but quickly dismissed it.
Anthony’s features were colder and sharper, his green eyes harboring a hint of chill beneath his calm smile.
Meanwhile, Louis exuded a softer, more refined aura, making him more approachable, like basking in a warm
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spring breeze.
Genevieve also noticed Anthony’s companion, Stella.
Stella wore a high–end outfit, the length just covering her calves, adorned with pearls and jewels. As she work
in the entertainment industry, she knew what stood out.
However, compared to Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s fell short.
Genevieve’s glowing complexion and exquisite collarbone were incredibly eye–catching, her flawless face sparking envy in Stella.
Stella got even more envious when she saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which she had no access to borrow.
However, she didn’t forget her main task and greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms. Lawrence, you both look amazing today!”
Louis smiled, responding with a gracious smile, “Thank you, not as perfectly matched as you and Mr. Hoffman.”
Stella shyly lowered her head and smiled as she glanced at Anthony.
Upon seeing him staring emotionlessly at Genevieve, her smile vanished.
A director of the company approached them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman has been waiting inside for quite some time.”
Louis paused and nodded. “I’ll be right there.”
As Louis and Genevieve entered together, Presley and Quincey watched them. Their thoughts were entirely
different.
Quincey had never had a good impression of Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring him, it made her feel a
sense of crisis.
She had organized this banquet reluctantly, but since Presley had insisted, she couldn’t refuse.
He said if she didn’t want to host it, she could pass it on to someone else.
However, there was no way she would give up the power she held.
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She wasn’t like the proud Linda.
Seeing Louis and Genevieve together only fueled Quincey’s frustration.
If Genevieve were still the impoverished woman she once was, Quincey would have relished the spectacle.
But now, Genevieve, the heiress of Lawrence Group, was coupled with Louis, Meanwhile, Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet. All this was enough to make her blood boil.
She had expected Genevieve to come over and exchange pleasantries, but instead, Genevieve merely nodded in acknowledgment and walked away.
Genevieve was modestly polite.
As Genevieve turned away, she saw Selene waving and beckoning to her.
She smiled and walked over. “You’re here, too?”
Selene raised her eyebrows and said unscrupulously, “If I had known you were coming, I wouldn’t have come reluctantly. The Campbell family and the Hoffman family have a good relationship. Of course, they will attend. Mrs. Campbell invited me to come along because Aiden’s identity makes it difficult for her to bring other
women.”
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