Submitting To My Billionaire Ex-Wife by Allison Mild

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The receptionist’s expression transformed into one of shock, struggling to contain her eye roll but evidently at a loss for words.

Genevieve, with an air of composure, raised her eyebrows, glanced cursorily at Lauraine, and exhaled a soft nigh. “Lauraine, If your heart yearns for him, follow it. There’s no one here to hinder you.”

Genevieve’s Implication was clear – Lauraine’s efforts to stir trouble were futile here, especially since it wasn’t Genevieve who was chasing after

Louls.

There were bodyguards outside the elevator, so Lauraine couldn’t get

Frustrated, Lauraine stamped her feet in dismay, helplessly watching Genevieve disappear into the elevator.

Feeling distraught, Lauraine dialed Anthony, her voice breaking into sobs. “Tony, is there something between Louls and Gen? What should I do now? Can you ensure Gen stays away from him?”

Anthony, always doting on his frail sister, was taken aback when he discovered her fondness for Louls.

He mused. “But perhaps, if Louis were with Lauraine, Genevieve might back off?

Anthony then consoled Lauraine with caution, “They’re just ordinary friends, Confronting Genevieve won’t help. Louis is the one showing interest In her. The issue lies with him.”

Lauraine declared, ‘I’ll confront him then!”

Before Anthony could respond, Lauraine abruptly ended the call.

Meanwhile, Genevieve handed Jasper Louis‘ business card, instructing him to personally deliver it to Hoffman Group.

While she couldn’t dictate the Hoffman family’s choices, she felt obligated to advise what was best for Frank and Margaret.

Anthony realized that Genevieve would remain neutral in their decision making.

As Jasper departed, Genevieve’s thoughts drifted to the conversation she heard in the coffee shop.

Puzzled, she felt overwhelmed by the complexity of the situation, unable to find a starting point.

‘A car accident… Genevieve pondered, sensing something amiss but unable to pinpoint it.

The following day, Selene’s call came through.

“Gen, Alden’s sugar baby is desperately trying to contact me, wanting a meeting. What do you reckon her motives are? Selene questioned.

either flaunting her influence or revealing her vulnerabilities. What

and L. If she’s

expression sharpened as a thought struck her. “Best keep your distance. She’s more complicated than she seems.”

hastily agree to meet her? I

women act these

her

troubles. They’re barely managing to keep themselves afloat, don’t

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was true that the Campbell family had been having a

hospital, Genevieve soon learned of

then, knowing his closer bond with Aiden

“Could it be a deadlock of

up and headed to her office.

and informed, “Ms. Lawrence, that lady

glanced over, she discovered the woman to be

her lips pursed. Without a second thought, she declared, “No, I

her.”

the

timing for the visit seemed linked to

later, Genevieve fo

Margaret, fortunate

brief visit but cautioned against disturbing

brimming with tears, she felt a suffocating weight at

Genevieve whispered softly.

eyes, clouded and distant, slowly focused on Genevieve. She reached

simple gesture had exhausted all her

a smile, as if to comfort the latter, before her expression relaxed and her eyes dimmed. Margaret shut

her head low, her shoulders giving a slight, involuntary tremble. Emotions welled up inside her, bringing her to the brink

her shoulder, its touch light as a feather yet enveloping her in a familiar

to her feet to face Anthony, who had appeared unexpectedly.

that highlighted his elegant demeanor. Backlit perfectly, he appeared almost ethereal, as if he were encased in a halo of light that shimmered around him like a dusting of fine diamonds, bestowing upon him an aura of

brief moment, Genevieve found herself momentarily disoriented, the man before her blurring into the memory of an elusive figure from a distant encounter three years

lingered, the remnants of unshed tears, revealing a seldom–seen fragility and

of strength or weakness,

deep and intense gaze resting upon her as he spoke in a calm, low tone. “Don’t cry. I’ve made

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seemingly taken aback by