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Anthony had entirely forgotten about Genevieve leaving him stranded. He had chosen to forgive
her.
His presence today ensured her safety.
“Anthony, your fiancée is inside. Is it really the right time to delve into such matters with me?” Genevieve remarked with a stoic expression.
Anthony furrowed his brow.
“What are you talking about? Fiancée?” he asked.
He had no idea that he was supposedly engaged.
Genevieve tilted her head. Her eyes crinkled into a smile.
“Interesting, Anthony. You’re quite adept at putting on a show. No need to play dumb,” she quipped.
Having said that, she turned on her heel and slid into the car.
Anthony remained rooted in place.
After a brief pause, he turned and retraced his steps.
He listened to the voices of the others comforting Andrea, who appeared disheveled.
“Ms. Thomson, Genevieve is simply too arrogant. Don’t let it bother you. Once you become Mrs. Hoffman, you can teach her a lesson!”
“Yeah, I’ve never encountered such an arrogant vixen. Mr. Hoffman is just temporarily enchanted. You should try to brush it off!”
“When’s the big engagement happening? I’ve got my gift all set and ready to go!”
The moment the person finished her words, Anthony emerged from behind the partition.
“Engagement? What on earth are you talking about?” His voice was frosty.
Puzzled looks were shared all around, and a hush descended
upon
the room.
A noblewoman within the group, known for her close connection with Quincey, couldn’t help but break the silence. “Well, naturally, it’s about your engagement to Ms. Thomson. Your mom spilled the beans. Post–fall, you’ll be officially engaged, with a wedding slated for next spring. Our gifts are all ready and waiting!”
Andrea glanced up at Anthony and her eyes betrayed a flicker of unease.
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Anthony’s expression instantly darkened and grew distinctly unpleasant.
His voice retained its icy edge, and his tone remained indifferent as he declared, “There’s no such thing. I only have one wife, and that’s Genevieve. There can’t be anyone else.”
His words hung in the air and left everyone in stunned silence. Their faces froze in disbelief.
Andrea’s complexion grew pale and her face assumed an expression of innocence and vulnerability as she sat there. She appeared as though all her strength had been drained away.
All of her pretense crumbled at this moment.
Wearing an icy expression, Anthony shot a stern glance at Andrea and said, “Ms. Thomson, you should be well aware of my stance, shouldn’t you?”
Everyone fixed their eyes on Andrea, who gradually blushed. She found herself at a loss for words.
Anthony lifted his head and mumbled, “You guys go ahead.”
His only concern was ensuring Genevieve didn’t feel abandoned.
He would never give up on Genevieve.
Soon, Anthony left the scene.
He thought Genevieve had already left.
To his surprise, he found her standing at the entrance and engaged in conversation with a familiar face. It was Sullivan’s wife, Hailey. Genevieve’s eyes crinkled in a warm smile.
Hailey cast a warm gaze at Genevieve and passed her a recently bought bag.
“With your hectic work schedule, there’s never time for shopping. I stumbled upon something ideal for someone as youthful as you. It suits you’perfectly!” Hailey said.
Genevieve couldn’t help but break into a smile.
“Aunt Hailey, I appreciate the thought, but I honestly don’t need it,” Genevieve said.
“I get it, but those online comments about you bother me. You should flaunt the best and let everyone see you’re a prosperous young lady. Why should you suppress your pride?” Hailey responded.
Genevieve grinned and said, “Thanks, Aunt Hailey. But next time, feel free to send some cash straight to me!”
“You…” Hailey couldn’t help but burst into laughter. She found herself at a loss for words.
Anthony drew near to them and his demeanor became more gentle.
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“Mrs. Shelton…” he began.
Hailey glanced at Anthony. Her smile eased into a more subdued expression. She nodded at him before turning to Genevieve and said, “I’m leaving now. Let’s plan a card game for next time!”
Genevieve nodded and watched as Hailey got into a car and left.
Anthony focused his gaze on Genevieve and declared, “I don’t have a fiancée.”
Genevieve met his gaze. Her expression was indifferent as if addressing a stranger. “It’s none of my
concern.”
“Genevieve, where is Rosalie?” Anthony asked.
As Anthony continued to show concern for Rosalie, Genevieve’s heart momentarily sank. However, she swiftly plastered on a smile and said, “Why don’t you take a guess?”
“Don’t go doing something foolish. She’s not worth it,” Anthony said.
“Whether she’s worth it or not is for me to decide, Mr. Hoffman. You don’t need to worry about it,” Genevieve replied coldly.
Anthony pressed on, “So where is she?”
Genevieve’s driver pulled up to the entrance.
He held the rear door open with a polite gesture for her to step in.
“She’s gone. I tossed her into the ocean, Anthony. Happy now?” Genevieve quipped with a mix of humor and seriousness before shifting her focus.
As she sank into the car’s seat, her face returned to its usual calm and emotionless state.
Despite Rosalie’s actions causing harm to Frank and Margaret and being responsible for the death of his own child, Anthony seemed to care about her genuinely!
Genevieve finally witnessed the potent influence of a first crush.
Genevieve’s eyes grew cold like an icy abyss.
Anthony watched her car drive away and called Quincey.
However, the line was busy.
Quincey was currently dealing with the Thomson family’s call. She was offering apologies on behalf of Anthony.
The contract between Eagle Entertainment and the Thomson family remained unsigned, and there was a prolonged silence from the Thomson family.
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Genevieve wasted no time in sharing the news with Sullivan.
Sullivan took in the situation without revealing any heightened emotions.
“Well, the market is flooded with competitors. Honestly, I had been considering replacing Kyler long before this revelation. His pricing strategy offered no edge for quite some time. Now, this just makes things easier,” Sullivan remarked.
Genevieve agreed with his viewpoint.
It took a full week before Kyler, having been discharged, made his way to the site for supervision.
It was only at that moment that he discovered Eagle Entertainment had changed their business. partners.
Feeling bewildered, he called Genevieve.
“Ms. Lawrence, what’s going on here?” Kyler asked.
Surprised by his lack of awareness, Genevieve replied, “Mr. Thomson, you better ask your wife and daughter about that!”
She hung up the phone after she finished speaking.
Kyler was bewildered.
He sought answers from Abigail when he got home.
The contract with Eagle Entertainment didn’t get signed?” he asked.
Abigail, who had silently borne the situation, suddenly began expressing her dissatisfaction with the events of that day.
In the end, she defiantly declared, “Anyway, I won’t forgive Genevieve unless she apologizes to me and Andrea publicly. Forget about signing the contract. We’re the clients. So, what do we have to fear?”
Kyler’s anger flared up. He clutched his chest as the blood drained from his face.
Pointing an accusing finger at Abigail, he felt a surge of helplessness as he roared, “You fool!”
Abigail was shocked. She rose to her feet and asked, “Did you just insult me?”
“Do you have any idea how many favors I had to call in with Eagle Entertainment to keep things going on the previous terms? I requested a price higher than the market rate, and Ms. Lawrence agreed without hesitation, all because of our long–standing history. And now, they’ve started working without informing me. This not only wrecks the current contract but jeopardizes any potential future collaborations!” Kyler exclaimed.
Abigail felt flustered. Her expression turned bewildered as she stammered, “I–I didn’t know. Aren’t
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we the clients?”
“Why does being the client even matter? I’m a client only because of my reputation. Most other companies wouldn’t even give me a second glance. The fact that Eagle Entertainment is still willing to stick to our previous terms is good enough. Otherwise, where do you think the money for your card games and luxury comes from?” Kyler shot back.
It was the first time Abigail had witnessed Kyler so infuriated, and it threw her off balance.
“W–Well, in that case, go straight to Eagle Entertainment’s Chairman. Genevieve, that bitch won’t agree. She’s just jealous that Andrea could marry into the Hoffman family!” Abigail said.
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