Submitting To My Billionaire Ex-Wife by Allison Mild

Chapter 227

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.

fell, leaving traces of dampness on the ground

the car, taking the umbrella from the driver and opening Genevieve’s door to shelter her

smiled as she looped

becoming

banquet hall, the lights were bright

could tell immediately that this wasn’t an ordinary

prominent figure from the business world was present..

she entered, she attracted the attention of

approaching her was Anthony,

time Anthony and Louis had appeared together in public.

noticed their slight resemblance

features were colder and sharper, his green eyes harboring a hint

aura, making him more

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s

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

industry, she knew what

ensemble, Stella’s fell short.

incredibly eye–catching, her flawless face sparking envy in

haute couture, which she had no

her main task and greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile, “Mr.

you, not

shyly lowered her head and smiled

seeing him staring emotionlessly at Genevieve, her smile vanished.

approached them. “Louis, Mr. Hoffman

“I’ll

and Quincey watched them. Their

different.

good impression of Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring him,

sense of crisis.

but since Presley had insisted,

didn’t want to host it, she could

would give up

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like the proud

together only

still the impoverished woman she once was,

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

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

was modestly

she saw Selene waving