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

the umbrella from the driver and opening Genevieve’s door

as she looped her

becoming accustomed to

lights were bright and colorful, dazzling and

immediately that this wasn’t an ordinary event.

from the

she

approaching her was Anthony, tall and imposing.

first time Anthony and Louis had appeared together in public.

resemblance but quickly dismissed

sharper, his green eyes harboring a hint of chill beneath his calm smile.

exuded a softer, more refined aura, making him more approachable,

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spring breeze.

Anthony’s companion, Stella.

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

industry, she

ensemble, Stella’s fell short.

eye–catching, her flawless face sparking envy in Stella.

she saw Genevieve’s haute couture,

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

you, not as perfectly matched as you and

smiled as she glanced

at

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

paused and nodded. “I’ll be right there.”

and Genevieve entered together, Presley and Quincey watched

different.

Louis, and with Presley suddenly

sense of crisis.

since

to host it, she could pass it on to someone

there was no way she would give up the power she held.

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the proud

Louis and Genevieve together only

Genevieve were still the impoverished woman she once was, Quincey would have

fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet. All this

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

modestly

she saw Selene waving and beckoning to