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The moment Genevieve saw that message from an unfamiliar number, her heart sank.
The sender knew she was there but was unaware of Louis‘ demise.
Based on the message, Jeffrey was most likely still safe.
Genevieve breathed a sigh of relief and immediately contacted the authorities in her home country, instructing them to keep Louis‘ death under wraps so that she could have a chance to deal with those people.
Jasper knocked on the door and entered. “Ms. Lawrence, are you staying at the manor or the hotel?”
Genevieve hesitated for a moment. “Hotel”
Staying at the manor would draw too much attention, making it difficult to gather information.
“By the way, help me make an appointment with Wayne Snyder,” she said.
Darrell informed her that he was acquainted with Wayne Snyder but was unsure whether he would be willing to
help.
After all, it had been more than a decade, and things had changed.
Jasper paused. He had prepared adequately before meeting her.
Among the four prestigious families in the area, the Simpson and Snyder families were Clusian, while the other two were foreign families.
In terms of power, both sides were equally matched. Naturally, Clusian families had close relationships, while foreign families were xenophobic.
Wayne conducted a lot of business, especially in commercial properties. The Snyder family dominated almost. every city’s streets, making them a thorn in foreign companies‘ sides.
As a result, investigating Wayne was easy.
On the contrary, the Simpson family had maintained a low profile over the years. The more low–key they were,
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the better they were at hiding their true power.
As a result, the majority of the information gathered was about the Snyder family.
Jasper nodded and walked out.
In the end, they couldn’t secure a meeting with Wayne as his schedule was booked until next year.
“Ms. Lawrence, Mr. Snyder is not making an excuse. I’ve heard about him. Every hour of his day is meticulously planned. However, he will be attending the graduation ceremony at your alma mater, Leyland University, tomorrow afternoon,” Jasper reported.
Genevieve was both shocked and puzzled. “With such a busy schedule, why would he go to such an event?”
Jasper pursed his lips. “I heard that he built over a dozen libraries and buildings for the university. That’s why he was appointed as an honorary chancellor. He lacks education but enjoys the status of a cultural figure. He
attends every university event.”
Genevieve was nonplussed. After a pause, she said, “That’s great. I’ll pay a visit to the university as well.”
After getting married three years ago, she hadn’t returned to her alma mater. She was starting to miss it.
Genevieve had to meet with Wayne no matter what because she couldn’t save Jeffrey on her own.
After packing her belongings, she headed to Yowhayton.
Genevieve had contacted her professor in advance, so she faced no obstacles upon arrival.
She wore a simple casual dress and walked around the campus. With a jewel–adorned, colorful cap perched on her head and her curly, long hair, she appeared radiant and youthful, attracting attention from passersby.
With a smile, Genevieve quickened her pace as she imagined her professor waiting impatiently in the office.
Just as she passed the fountain in the square, where many students were taking graduation photos, a foreign guy with a beaming smile approached her. “Can you take a photo for us?”
Genevieve paused for a moment, then smiled and replied, “Of course.”
She felt happier as she took the camera from him and followed along, drawn in by the lively atmosphere.
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Dozens of students were dressed elegantly and smiling at the camera.
As Genevieve pressed the shutter button, the foreign guy suddenly waved to someone behind her. “Over here! You’re the last one!”
Genevieve turned her head slightly and saw a handsome Clusian. He simply stood there, giving off a gentle aura.
Without looking at Genevieve, he walked into the midst of the group.
Two female students eagerly linked arms with him, smiling at the camera.
They looked like classmates who had attended university together.
Genevieve waved her hand. “The guy in the middle, look at the camera and smile!”
However, the Clusian remained unfazed, staring at the camera without smiling and pretending to be serious.
Puzzled, Genevieve frowned.
Compared to the other students, he seemed out of place.
With a touch of perfectionism in her heart, Genevieve set down the camera and said to the man in the center, “Come on smile! Show us your teeth!”
The people beside him were slightly stunned and didn’t know how to react. Eventually, the man finally cracked a
smile.
Although it was a smile, it seemed forced.
Genevieve was pleased and took the photo.
Click!
atisfied, Genevieve handed the camera back to the handsome guy and turned to leave.
Wait, your phone…” A clear and gentle voice came from behind. Genevieve looked back and saw the man who
ad faked a smile earlier.
enevieve frowned slightly, having heard that pickup line before.
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She immediately quickened her pace. “Sorry, Ican’t give you my phone number!”
She wanted to get away from him.
After all, being too beautiful and charming could be quite troublesome.
The man behind her paused slightly, squinted, and raised his voice a bit. “You don’t want your phone anymore?”
Genevieve halted and immediately reached for her bag.
Her phone wasn’t in her bag. She remembered putting it in the pocket of her dress, but it was too small. Her phone was gone.
Her expression changed slightly, and she turned back with a gentle smile, brushing her hair back. “Thank you…”
She reached out to take the phone, her demeanor completely different from before.
However, the man calmly placed her shiny phone into his own pocket and said, “No need to thank me first. This doesn’t prove that the phone is yours.”
Genevieve paused and took a deep breath to avoid losing her cool.
She took out her wallet and smiled. “I understand. How much do you want? Cash or online transfer?”
The man raised an eyebrow and smiled, much more naturally than when his photo was taken previously.
They were standing next to a fountain pool.
Standing there, Genevieve could feel the cool breeze.
She took a stack of cash with a smile and handed it to him.
Genevieve knew that students at that university would not come from poor families, so she offered him a
generous amount.
The man glanced at it and smiled, but didn’t take it. “I’m Lucas Simpson,” he said inexplicably, leaving Genevieve puzzled.
I didn’t ask for his name. Maybe he is unsatisfied with the amount I offered?‘ she pondered.
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Genevieve frowned, feeling pressed for time.
She took a step forward, smiling gently, and unbuttoned the top button of Lucas Simpson’s shirt.
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Under his surprised gaze, she slipped the money inside and said softly, “Don’t be embarrassed. It’s just a little gift from your senior. I’m in a hurry!”
Coincidentally, Genevieve’s phone, which was in Lucas‘ pocket, rang
Genevieve smoothly reached for it without hesitation. “Hello, Professor?”
She turned to answer the call, but Lucas, holding something in his hand, maneuvered to her front.
Genevieve, feeling annoyed, pushed him.
As a result, Lucas stumbled and fell into the fountain pool, eliciting a surprised shout from those around him.
“Professor!“:
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