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.

dampness on

driver and opening Genevieve’s

Genevieve smiled as she looped her arm through his, stepping

was becoming accustomed to

hall, the lights were bright and colorful,

could tell immediately that this wasn’t an

figure from the

she entered, she attracted the attention of

approaching her was Anthony, tall and

the first time Anthony and

resemblance

his green eyes harboring a hint of chill

a softer, more refined aura, making him more approachable, like basking in a warm

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spring breeze.

also noticed Anthony’s companion, Stella.

a high–end outfit, the length just covering her calves, adorned with pearls and jewels. As she

industry, she

ensemble, Stella’s

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

she saw Genevieve’s haute couture, which she

she didn’t forget her main task and greeted Genevieve and Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms. Lawrence, you

gracious smile, “Thank you, not as

her head and smiled as she

emotionlessly at Genevieve, her smile vanished.

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

paused and nodded. “I’ll be right

Louis and Genevieve entered together, Presley and Quincey watched

different.

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

sense of crisis.

reluctantly, but since

to host it, she could pass it on to someone

way she would give up the

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wasn’t like the proud

Louis and Genevieve together only

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

heiress of Lawrence Group, was coupled with Louis, Meanwhile, Anthony’s fiancée was a lunatic, and his companion was an obscure starlet. All this was enough to make her blood

had expected Genevieve to come over and exchange pleasantries, but instead, Genevieve merely nodded in acknowledgment and walked away.

modestly

Genevieve turned away, she saw Selene