Submitting To My Billionaire Ex-Wife by Allison Mild

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Genevieve asked directly, watching his every look and reaction without blinking.

The subdued light outside the window cast a hazy glow, accentuating the contours of his face. It made them appear even more profound.

He merely furrowed his brows slightly, then showed a surprised expression. “It was Anthony who sent them away. I didn’t delve into it, but he should know with so many people he dispatched.”

Genevieve watched his bewildered expression, feeling increasingly conflicted.

For a moment, she couldn’t discern whose words were true.

friend “That hospital was recommended by a friend of a friend of mine. If you want to know, I can have my inquire about it. But why are you suddenly thinking about them?” Louis asked, patiently soothing her.

Genevieve smiled. “Anthony told me they’ve disappeared.”

Louis fell silent upon hearing that.

His emotions shifted swiftly, leaving Genevieve unable to discern them.

He took a deep breath, twirling a black ring on his left middle finger.

It was a decorative piece she hadn’t seen before.

His fingers were slender and clean, almost like a work of art.

Then, he scoffed, “Did he suggest I’ve hidden them? To threaten him? Genevieve, I’m not that despicable. Those are my family members, too. And they are old. It seems he’s unhappy with my return to Hoffman Group. My presence threatens him, so he’s trying to deal with me this way.”

Louis suddenly grasped her hand. His large hand felt cool against hers.

His deep and enigmatic gaze locked onto hers. Emotions swirled within Genevieve, which she couldn’t quite Identify. “Do you trust me, Genevieve?”

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Genevieve met his gaze, smiling as she placed her hand on the back of his. “Of course, I believe you,” she replied, her heart secretly sneering.

In fact, she didn’t believe either of them.

They both seemed intent on dragging her down.

Hence, believing in either was futile.

She only believed in herself.

Soon, they arrived at the entrance of the banquet hall.

leaving traces of dampness on the

car, taking the umbrella from the driver and

smiled as she looped her arm through his, stepping

becoming accustomed to such occasions.

lights were bright and colorful,

that this wasn’t

from the business

entered, she attracted the attention of

was Anthony, tall and imposing.

Anthony and Louis had appeared together

their slight resemblance but

green eyes harboring a hint of chill beneath his calm

Louis exuded a softer, more refined aura, making

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spring breeze.

Anthony’s

a high–end outfit, the length just covering her calves, adorned

entertainment industry, she knew what stood

Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s fell short.

glowing complexion and exquisite collarbone were incredibly eye–catching,

when she saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which

task and greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms. Lawrence, you both look

smile, “Thank you, not as perfectly matched as you and

lowered her head and smiled

seeing him staring emotionlessly at Genevieve, her

company approached them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman has been waiting inside for quite some

and nodded. “I’ll be right

and Genevieve entered together, Presley and Quincey

different.

good impression of Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring him, it made her feel

sense of crisis.

this banquet reluctantly, but since

didn’t want to host it, she could pass it on to someone

would give up the power she

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wasn’t like the proud

Genevieve together

still the impoverished woman she once was, Quincey would have

with Louis, Meanwhile, Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion was

Genevieve to come over and exchange pleasantries, but instead, Genevieve merely nodded

was modestly

saw Selene