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Anthony’s words caught Genevieve off guard, causing her to stiffen.
He sighed and reached into the car’s drawer to retrieve a photo.
Genevieve’s eyes widened as she looked at the person in the photo.
Someone in a diving suit was waving at the camera in the depths of the ocean. It was Louis.
To be exact, it was Austin’s face.
She had no idea he was into deep diving.
Anthony said sarcastically, “He did save you, but not at the risk of his own life. He’s always been an enthusiast of deep diving. This is a photo from a few years ago when he broke the international deep diving record, the only existing visual record of him doing so. He was extremely cautious and nearly destroyed all the evidence. Moreover, are you aware of the reason behind the cruise ship mishap, Gen?”
He changed the topic to something they had previously avoided discussing.
Genevieve frowned and looked at him indifferently.
Anthony smirked, a trace of coldness flashing in his eyes. “Before the cruise ship incident, he acquired TuringTech Innovations from Johnson, pushing him to the brink of insolvency due to exorbitant interest rates. Then, he instigated Andrea to deal with you. Andrea approached Johnson, whose efforts proved futile. On the cruise ship, she spotted an opportunity for Lauraine to act…”
Every word he said was crystal clear as he watched Genevieve’s complexion turn pale. She was fragile yet
tenacious.
She would cry, eliciting sympathy, but she never admitted defeat, just as she did at that moment.
He expected her to be upset, but instead, she raised her head, eyes filled with skepticism, and challenged him. “Say whatever you want, but you must provide evidence to support it.”
Anthony smiled and picked up an inconspicuous folder beside him. “Andrea couldn’t afford the money to repay Johnson’s high–interest loans. The funds were transferred from overseas to her mother’s account, and then from
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her mother’s account to her account. I checked, and the overseas account belongs to Ms. Linda Hoffman.”
Genevieve frowned, her heart pounding, as she looked at the transfer records.
She did not understand how Anthony could get into such intricate details, but she was confident he would not lie about such trivial matters.
Her heart sank as she read through it, giving off a chilly aura.
Every breath she took was filled with mixed feelings.
Louis‘ sincere acts had led her to believe that it was all a coincidence.
She had once felt guilty for rejecting his sincerity.
But now, all the evidence seemed to point to him.
‘Is it really a coincidence that he jumped down back then? How did he manage to bring me to Atharia across the vast ocean?‘ she mused.
She gritted her teeth and tore apart all the evidence.
Her chest heaved with anger as she lowered the car window. “Damn it! I would never have expected it.”
‘How dare he set me up? Even a minor mishap would have resulted in my death!‘ she exclaimed inwardly.
When she realized she had been ignorantly grateful to Louis, the mastermind, she felt foolish.
Anthony chuckled, watching as Genevieve swiftly regained her composure.
She remained the same, not afraid to express her emotions.
Later, Anthony diverted her attention by discussing matters concerning the Hoffman family.
Nevertheless, Genevieve remained upset.
She could not believe she had placed her trust in a scheming man.
Anticipating Darrell’s concern, Genevieve was reluctant to go back.
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Darrell, on the other hand, was well aware of her situation and was waiting for her to return to Hoffman Group.
When Genevieve saw Darrell, she hesitated briefly before smiling and walking toward him. “Dad, why are you here?”
Darrell furrowed his brows and said with a solemn expression, “I heard from Jasper that you got into some trouble, so I came to find you. But then he said you were fine, so I decided to wait here for you!”
Genevieve pursed her lips, walking over to stand behind him and gently massaging his shoulders. “Jeffrey discovered Louis‘ illicit business dealings, and Louis‘ men sought to silence him. Now that Louis is dead, things are likely to become chaotic. Dad, I want to go abroad for a while.”
Darrell suddenly widened his eyes, decisively refusing, “No, you know how dangerous there is. You can’t just go
there!”
“Dad, Jeffrey’s situation can’t wait any longer. If I just sit here and do nothing, Jeffrey will remain in danger. I have to go there myself. Regardless of the outcome, I am putting an end to it,” she replied.
Darrell’s face darkened. “No, Gen, you’re our only daughter. I can’t let anything happen to you. I plan to go there myself. You should stay and accompany your mother.”
Genevieve paused for a moment and softened her tone, patiently explaining, “Dad, don’t worry. All’s well that ends well. I won’t get into trouble. Besides, if you go, Mom will undoubtedly follow you, and then it will be chaos.”
Genevieve kept talking incessantly, but she couldn’t dispel Darrell’s thoughts.
onetheless, she had made up her mind, and Darrell could not change it.
he next day, Hoffman Group clarified the rumors surrounding Presley’s “death,” stating that he was merely ospitalized due to illness.
esley also announced that he would hand over full control of the Hoffman Group to Anthony and retire from tive involvement in business affairs.
e announcement caused a stir in the industry, even though it was already widely known.
uis‘ career with the Hoffman Group was brief, and everyone seemed to have forgotten about it.
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Within a few days, Anthony had overturned all of the businesses he had taken over, ushering in a new era for Hoffman Group.
However, Louis remained elusive.
The authorities suspected that he might have been swept away by the sea waves, with no chance of survival.
When Anthony finally found time to look for Genevieve, she had already boarded a plane heading overseas.
Genevieve rushed to a hotel in Friyx.
Susan, Jeffrey’s secretary, was frantic and had a bad complexion.
Feeling guilty and upset, she apologized to Genevieve, “Ms. Lawrence, I’m sorry. It’s all my fault for not keeping
track of Mr. Lawrence’s whereabouts in time.”
Genevieve forced a smile, unsure of how to comfort her.
People from Lawrence Group had looked everywhere, but there was still no sign of Jeffrey as if he had vanished
into thin air.
As soon as Genevieve finished unpacking and settled in, Darrell called her.
His voice was anxious. “Why are you so disobedient?”
He had already learned of Genevieve’s departure.
Genevieve chuckled softly, feigning ease. “I travel abroad several times a year, either for shopping or fashion shows. Let’s just say I’m here to relax. Dad, is there anyone who can assist us here?”
Doing it alone would be hopeless, but with help, the chances would improve significantly.
Jarrell hesitated for a moment before mentioning a few names. “Genevieve, you must prioritize your safety.
our safety is the most important.”
le reminded her countless times. Genevieve’s heart warmed as she hummed in appreciation.
fter hanging up the phone, Genevieve was about to leave when a message from an unknown number popped p on the phone. [If you want to save Jeffrey, bring Louis over!]
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