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When one had made the first move, it was bound to become a recurring event.
Anthony, being himself, didn’t just drop her off downstairs and leave.
Instead, he followed Genevieve upstairs and looked around. With the thought about buying a penthouse nearby,
he figured, “So it’ll be easier for me!
Genevieve walked in and went straight to feed Goldie.
Goldie was wagging its tail enthusiastically, clearly delighted.
Anthony looked at them, furrowing his brows, and then walked away.
He had taken allergy medicine several times because of that dog.
After changing her clothes in her room, Genevieve came out to find Anthony brewing coffee by the kitchen.
counter.
The aroma of the coffee filled the room, rich and enticing.
His muscular frame was flawless when viewed from behind.
“Why are you still here?” Genevieve asked straightforwardly as she was surprised to still see him there.
Anthony looked up and answered indifferently, “Aren’t we supposed to talk about the contract?”
He had interrupted earlier in the private room, but he hadn’t forgotten.
Genevieve suddenly realized and decided to seize the opportunity while it was still fresh, knowing any delay
would seem pretentious.
The contract sent by Hoffman Group last time was unexpectedly not updated.
She hurriedly went to the study for printing.
When she came back out, he was gone.
She glanced around the empty living room in bewilderment. Then, she gritted her teeth in anger and hugged Goldie as she exclaimed, “That scumbag has no manners! He left without saying goodbye, worse than Goldie.”
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She thought, “Wasting my time!”
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The next second, a man’s voice came from the bathroom. “Genevieve, you’ve been cursing me behind my back, haven’t you?”
Genevieve turned around in surprise. She smiled awkwardly and replied, “I can’t bear to see you leave. If you leave, I’ll be upset and unable to sleep!
She was getting good at lying on the spot.
She looked at him, noticing droplets on his head, clad in a custom–made navy blue silk robe with white floral patterns.
Although designed for women, Genevieve left it untouched in the closet due to its oversized fit.
In the slightly tight robe, tall Anthony exuded casual elegance and handsome charm, reminiscent of an amateur model.
He seemed satisfied with her response.
Genevieve glanced at him, pursed her lips, and asked coldly, “Why were you taking a shower in my house?”
Anthony’s sharp, deep gaze fixed on her as he leaned closer. He replied gently, “I got caught in the rain for you. Don’t you care if I get sick? Besides, I’m afraid if I leave, you’ll be upset and unable to sleep.”
Genevieve frowned slightly and forced a smile.
She thought, “I am digging my own grave.
Anthony stepped past her, sitting on the couch, glancing at the contract she printed with a slight frown.
His hair was still wet from the shower. Since everything in the bathroom belonged to Genevieve, he didn’t want. to overstep, so he just dried it quickly before coming out.
There was a gray towel on the couch, and without much thought, Anthony assumed it was for guests and used it to dry his hair.
Goldie got up from its bed and trotted over to him, emitting a few barks.
Anthony glared at it and then ignored it.
Genevieve brought him coffee, and Anthony took it lazily before saying, “Why is your dog so rude? Get rid of it. Why does it bark at me?”
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Genevieve glanced at Goldie, then back at Anthony, and couldn’t help but defend her dog. “It’s used its towel. It’s mad at you.”
Anthony
se you
stiffened slightly, glancing inconspicuously at the gray towel he had placed beside him, then at Goldie.
His intense gaze seemed to burn through the towel.
The angry Goldie calmed down as Genevieve gently stroked its fur, then went back to its bed.
Anthony, however, couldn’t stay calm. He couldn’t hold back and went back to the bathroom.
Genevieve couldn’t help but laugh.
She found a clean towel and left it outside the bathroom door, then knocked lightly, saying, “I put a new towel
outside.”
Anthony didn’t respond, probably still mad.
Shortly after, she heard the sound of water from inside.
Genevieve hummed a song as she sat on the couch while waiting.
He came out soon after.
She looked at his slightly cooler and gloomier expression than before, afraid he might leave in anger and void
the contract.
She quickly made another cup of coffee and handed it over. “Mr. Hoffman, don’t be mad. I’ve scolded Goldie, and its towel is put away.”
Anthony’s expression was cold as he glanced at her. “Do you have to keep this dog?”
In the past, Genevieve definitely wouldn’t.
Her deep love for Anthony made compromising for him seem normal.
But now, she smiled gently and replied, “Yes, Goldie is like my son. I’ll never abandon him.”
When Anthony heard the word “son“, his heart suddenly ached.
He remembered Daniel telling him that he and Genevieve had had an unborn child before their divorce.
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Though he had amnesia and felt distant, the pain was real.
With a deep and intricate gaze, he glanced at the vigilant golden retriever, Turning away, his in eased, yet a weight on his chest made each breath uncomfortable.
restlessness
Genevieve didn’t notice his change. After expressing her thoughts, she took a seat on the couch and continued, “I’ve reviewed the contract and there are no changes, Mr. Hoffman. If everything looks good to you, could you sign it? We’ll get the legal department to proceed with it tomorrow.”
Anthony calmly took a seat, flipped through a few pages, glanced over them, then signed directly below.
Leaning forward, he exposed prominent collarbones and a broad chest, exuding strength.
Genevieve, who sat across from him, happily collected the contract.
When she glanced up, she noticed the revealing view of his chest.
With a slightly stiff expression, she asked, “When are you leaving? Is the driver still waiting downstairs?”
Anthony didn’t move. Instead, he lounged back on the couch. He asked in a weary tone, “Genevieve, do you like me? Or is it all fake?”
Genevieve froze, overwhelmed by guilt. Her hand trembled, almost dropping the contract.
Fortunately, she held on firmly. She tied up the contract and sorted through her emotions.
When she looked up at him, her gaze was calm and clear. “Of course it’s real. Can’t you feel my burning love?”
Holding her chest, she felt nauseated by her behavior.
Yet Anthony sat unmoved, seemingly examining the sincerity of her words.
In the next moment, he reached out his hand, his fingers were slender, like a piece of artwork.
Genevieve paused, her eyes blinking, as her delicate and soft fingers gently rested on his hand. With a firm pull, he drew her onto the couch beside him.
Genevieve’s heart skipped a beat as she glanced up, catching sight of his pronounced Adam’s apple and the defined muscles of his warm chest.
She tried to sit up, but his tight grip on her hand stopped her.
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His hand radiated heat.
Genevieve avoided meeting his gaze, fearing he might see through her facade and unravel all her efforts.
“Burning love?” he repeated in a languid
