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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.

replied while stretching, “She’s either flaunting her influence or revealing her vulnerabilities. What

If she’s so insecure, why

thought struck her. “Best keep your distance. She’s more complicated

would I hastily agree to meet her? I just find it rather

women act these

Selene’s Irritation, Genevieve sensed her disdain for Aiden and Cecilia.

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

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true that the Campbell family had been having a rough time

hospital, Genevieve soon learned of their financial

knowing his closer bond

pondered, “Could it be a deadlock of mutual interests?

mind, Genevieve freshened up and headed to

that lady over there claims to be an acquaintance of

the woman to be none

thought, she declared, “No, I don’t know

her.”

the

seemed linked to the secret Genevieve overheard at the café

days later, Genevieve

visiting Margaret, fortunate to catch her awake.

permitted a brief visit but cautioned against disturbing or stimulating Margaret.

hint of anticipation. Her eyes brimming with tears, she felt a suffocating weight

Genevieve whispered softly.

distant, slowly focused on Genevieve. She reached out

a simple gesture had exhausted all her strength.

her expression relaxed and her eyes dimmed. Margaret shut her eyes slowly,

hung her head low, her shoulders giving a slight, involuntary tremble. Emotions

felt a large hand on her shoulder, its touch light as a feather yet enveloping her in a familiar but distant

to face Anthony, who had appeared unexpectedly.

there, clad in an impeccably tailored black shirt 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 both dazzle and

disoriented, the man before her blurring into the memory of an elusive figure from a distant encounter three years

Genevieve’s eyes, a subtle redness lingered, the remnants of unshed tears, revealing

strength or weakness, Genevieve’s beauty and

as he spoke in a calm, low tone. “Don’t cry. I’ve made arrangements with Atharia’s research center. We’ll be sending Grandpa and Grandma there

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with visible surprise, seemingly taken aback by his swift acceptance of

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