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?”

1/5

Don’t Be Stupid, Use a Hydraulic Press Machine

A

Chapter 22I

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.

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

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

hair out of place, Genevieve smiled as she looped her arm through his, stepping

she was becoming accustomed

banquet hall, the lights were bright and colorful, dazzling

this wasn’t an ordinary event.

prominent figure from the business world was

she attracted

was Anthony, tall

time Anthony and Louis had appeared together

resemblance but quickly dismissed it.

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

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

2/5

Chapter 22!

spring breeze.

Anthony’s companion,

just covering her calves, adorned with pearls and jewels. As

entertainment industry, she knew what stood out.

Genevieve’s ensemble, Stella’s fell short.

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

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

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

and smiled as

staring emotionlessly at Genevieve, her smile

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

and nodded. “I’ll be right

and Quincey watched them.

different.

and with Presley suddenly favoring him, it made her feel

sense of crisis.

banquet reluctantly, but since Presley had insisted, she couldn’t refuse.

to host it, she could pass it on to someone

way she would give up the power

3/5

Use a Hydraulic

A

Chapter 227

like the

and Genevieve together only fueled Quincey’s

woman she once was, Quincey

fiancée was a lunatic,

exchange pleasantries, but instead, Genevieve merely nodded in acknowledgment

was modestly

saw Selene waving