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

from the driver and opening Genevieve’s

hair out of place, Genevieve smiled as

experience, she was becoming accustomed to

banquet hall, the lights were bright

tell immediately that this

from the

entered, she attracted

her was Anthony, tall and

first time Anthony and

slight resemblance but quickly dismissed

harboring

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

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s

the length just covering her calves, adorned with pearls

she knew

ensemble,

eye–catching, her flawless face sparking

Genevieve’s haute couture, which she had no access to borrow.

and Louis with a

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

and smiled as she glanced at

staring emotionlessly at Genevieve, her smile

Mr. Hoffman has been waiting inside for

“I’ll be right

and Quincey

different.

a good impression of Louis, and with Presley

sense of crisis.

since

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

she would give up the power she held.

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like the proud

Louis and Genevieve together only fueled Quincey’s frustration.

Genevieve were still the impoverished woman she once was, Quincey

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

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

modestly polite.

turned away, she saw Selene waving