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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.

while stretching, “She’s either flaunting her influence or revealing her

L. If she’s so insecure, why

as a thought struck her. “Best keep

she is? Why would I hastily

act

Selene’s Irritation, Genevieve sensed her disdain

“Steer clear of the Campbell family’s troubles. They’re barely

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the Campbell family had been having a rough time

delirious Alden in the hospital, Genevieve soon learned of their financial crisis.

of defending her back then, knowing his closer bond

pondered, “Could it be a deadlock

in mind, Genevieve freshened up

that lady

woman to

thought, she declared,

her.”

the receptionist replied.

seemed linked to

days later, Genevieve

visiting Margaret, fortunate

but cautioned against

she felt a suffocating weight at the memory of the accident, where the perpetrator had fallen

Genevieve whispered softly.

slowly focused on Genevieve. She reached out to touch Genevieve’s hair,

had exhausted all her strength.

comfort the latter, before her expression relaxed and her eyes dimmed. Margaret

wave of discomfort, hung her head low, her shoulders giving a slight, involuntary tremble. Emotions welled up inside her, bringing her to the

a feather

to her feet to face Anthony, who had appeared

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 nobility.

blurring into the memory of an elusive figure from a

remnants of unshed tears, revealing a seldom–seen fragility and vulnerability.

weakness, Genevieve’s beauty and temperament

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 next month.”

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