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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.

flaunting her influence or revealing her

nothing between Aiden and L. If she’s so insecure, why not meet Alden instead?”

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

does she think she is? Why would I hastily agree to meet her? I

act these

Genevieve sensed her disdain for

the Campbell family’s troubles. They’re barely

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true that the Campbell family had been having a rough time lately.

hospital, Genevieve soon learned of their financial

of defending her back then, knowing his closer bond

pondered, “Could it be a deadlock

freshened up and

lounge and informed, “Ms. Lawrence, that lady over there claims to be an acquaintance

glanced over, she discovered the woman to

thought, she declared, “No, I don’t

her.”

Lawrence, the

the visit seemed linked to the secret

few days later,

fortunate to catch

permitted a brief visit but cautioned

weight at the memory of the accident, where the perpetrator had fallen from a

Genevieve whispered softly.

on Genevieve. She reached out to touch

a simple gesture had

relaxed and her eyes dimmed. Margaret shut her eyes slowly, slipping back into a deep slumber.

giving a slight, involuntary tremble. Emotions welled

her shoulder, its touch light as a feather yet enveloping her in a familiar but distant calming cedar scent.

to face Anthony, who

appeared almost ethereal, as if he were encased in a halo of light that shimmered around him like a

into the memory

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

in moments of strength or weakness, Genevieve’s beauty and temperament

as he spoke in a calm, low tone. “Don’t cry. I’ve made arrangements

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taken aback by his swift

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