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.

a drizzle fell, leaving traces of dampness on the ground that quickly disappeared into the

from the car, taking the umbrella from the driver and opening

a single hair out of place, Genevieve smiled as she

was becoming accustomed to

banquet hall, the lights were

this wasn’t an ordinary

from the business world

entered, she attracted

was Anthony,

first time Anthony and Louis had appeared

noticed their slight resemblance but

sharper, his green eyes harboring a

refined aura, making him more

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spring breeze.

Anthony’s companion, Stella.

a high–end outfit, the length just covering her

entertainment industry, she knew

Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s fell

complexion and exquisite collarbone were incredibly eye–catching, her flawless face sparking envy in

more envious when she saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which she had

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

responding with a gracious smile, “Thank you, not as perfectly matched as you and Mr. Hoffman.”

head and smiled as she glanced

seeing him staring emotionlessly at Genevieve, her

Mr. Hoffman has been waiting inside for quite some time.”

nodded. “I’ll be right

and Quincey watched them. Their thoughts were entirely

different.

impression of Louis, and with

sense of crisis.

but since Presley had

if she didn’t want to host it,

way she would give up the

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the

and Genevieve together

impoverished woman she once was, Quincey would have

Group, was coupled with Louis, Meanwhile, Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet. All

over and exchange pleasantries, but instead, Genevieve merely nodded in acknowledgment

modestly polite.

turned away, she saw Selene waving and beckoning