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.

leaving traces of dampness on

the car, taking the umbrella from the driver and opening

as she looped

she was becoming accustomed to such

hall, the lights were bright and colorful, dazzling

this wasn’t an ordinary event.

every prominent figure from the business world was

as she entered, she attracted the attention of

was Anthony, tall

first time Anthony and Louis had

resemblance

his green eyes harboring

more refined aura, making

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spring breeze.

Anthony’s

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

the entertainment industry, she knew what stood out.

ensemble, Stella’s fell

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

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

Louis with a smile, “Mr. Fallon, Ms. Lawrence, you

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

her head and smiled as she glanced at

staring emotionlessly at

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

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

and Quincey watched them. Their thoughts were

different.

Louis, and with Presley suddenly favoring him, it made her

sense of crisis.

since Presley had

it, she could pass it on to

was no way she would

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wasn’t like the proud Linda.

Louis and Genevieve together only fueled Quincey’s frustration.

impoverished woman she once was, Quincey would have relished

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

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

was modestly polite.

Selene waving and