Chapter 161

Perhaps Louis might never return to confront Genevieve’s false display of affection, or perhaps the unexpected expose by David brought him a plethora of troubles to navigate.

Genevieve, for her part, lingered on the balcony late into the night.

Following the expose, she found herself utterly devoid of any leverage. This realization instilled a sense of insecurity within her.

The days seemed to blur together, with two passing by in what felt like the blink of an eye.

Genevieve remained in the dark about the world beyond the manor’s walls.

The servants kept their conversations with her strictly to the topic of meals.

Louis‘ absence became a constant, leaving Genevieve grappling with a growing sense of unease.

The dawn of the third day brought with it the arrival of Linda.

Taking in Genevieve’s noticeably diminished figure, Linda couldn’t help but sympathize.

It was unclear to Genevieve whether Linda was privy to Louis‘ true identity. Nonetheless, Linda chose to remain

silent on the matter.

‘Louis is quite pitiful, isn’t he?‘ she thought.

Linda pursed her lips before saying, “Gen, I’ve been sent to check up on you. Are you sure you don’t want to

stay?”

Genevieve’s response was a shake of her head.

Linda was not surprised. Instead, she offered a comforting smile as she tenderly bru aside a strand of

Genevieve’s hair.

From her bag, Linda produced a minuscule cube, no larger than a fingernail, and discreetly filled it with a

substance.

“This,” Linda began, “is a special medication designed to induce an acute heart attack. When they take you to the hospital, a car will be waiting for you.

The first step to freedom was to extricate herself from the manor.

eyes lifting to meet Linda’s as a myriad

in a reassuring manner, and stood

If not, who asked her to help me?” Genevieve pondered, staring at the small cube in her hand with hesitation.

morning, after breakfast and under the cover

in the living room, feigning interest in

the medication’s effects

Her complexion turned deathly pale in moments. As she collapsed, clutching her chest in agony, the servants rushed to her

undeniable; her heart fluttered painfully

up on the floor, Genevieve’s body twitched

the frantic voices around her. Yet, she could see the butler making a

she knew it, Genevieve was being ushered into a black Lincoln, her vision blurred by tears–though whether from pain or emotion, she

sped away, but

stability was compromised, jerking erratically as though the driver had made a desperate attempt to regain control by slapping the steering wheel and jamming the brakes.

warning, Genevieve was swired into a waiting car parked

a frantic scream, urgently calling for help. Simultaneously, the driver and bodyguards leaped from the black Lincoln, determined to give chase.

distinguished by its

ahead and crashed

from the myriad others. His expulsion from

years of his toil in mere moments.

having undeniable evidence in his possession, he had been stripped of everything.

stepson, had always been strained, marked by hostility and

ago, David had convinced Linda to sever ties with Austin, suggesting they send him to the Hoffman family and focus on having another child of their

David and allied with the real Louis, aiming to thwart David at every turn.

to be Austin’s fatal car accident. Yet, in his eyes,

blurred by rage, David

flames erupted and smoke billowed into the sky, dyeing it a sinister shade of

the chaos, the car harboring Genevieve merged seamlessly into the traffic.

left Louis‘ bodyguards and servants reeling in shock, grateful for their narrow escape.

unfold from a nearby high–rise, was enveloped in a shroud of sorrow,

dealt with David myself, on your behalf. After

call, tears streamed down her

had led a life of

get

from the dirt

company and was well aware of the truths

the real circumstances surrounding “Austin’s”

shouldn’t have

Chapter 161

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