Xo Novel
Chapter 252
Chapter 252
Genevieve’s face turned pale.
She had a vague feeling that something wasn’t right, and this sense of foreboding was really strong. ‘Cargo on the high seas? Is someone able to live a few years longer? Is Louis‘ investment in medical academia making progress? Or… Genevieve didn’t dare to dwell on the matter too deeply.
She suddenly thought of Rosalie.
Louis said he took care of her on the high seas.
Genevieve didn’t think much. There were pirates on the high seas.
It was a different world, not conforming to the norm. It was a place where the strong preyed on the weak.
This was Rosalie’s fate and destiny, and Genevieve felt no sympathy for her.
But Genevieve was suddenly curious. “How did Louis deal with Rosalie?‘ she thought.
Genevieve took a deep breath, the information she gathered within the few seconds of the call causing her palm to break out in a nervous sweat.
Jasper looked solemn and said, “Ms. Lawrence, something doesn’t seem right with Mr. Fallon’s call. Shall we…7”
Genevieve pursed her lips and said, “Let’s keep this to ourselves. Alerting the adversaries without evidence could lead to retaliation, and we’ll suffer losses since we’re unprepared.”
Jasper nodded and said, “Should I tell Mr. Hoffman?”
Genevieve thought for a while and said, “Okay. You can contact him, but you can’t hand the recording over.”
Jasper understood.
If the recording was leaked, it would surely cause a lot of chaos.
After receiving Daniel’s call, Anthony’s expression brightened slightly.
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He had the car stopped.
“Get out of the car.” Brendan was still proposing various suggestions for Anthony. Hearing that, he was stunned.
Anthony’s face was cold and gloomy, with a hint of unexplainable pride. “Genevieve invited me to her place. We’re going on a date, so you’ll have to go by yourself.”
Brendan’s eyes widened in disbelief.
“Tony, this is an expressway. You can’t stop!” Brendan roared.
Anthony pursed his lips and said, “Ahead is the service area.”
Brendan was shocked. “How can I go back? Just take me to Genevieve!”
Anthony was a little impatient. “No, don’t be a third wheel. Get out of the car!”
‘You’re really a good friend!” Brendan cursed Anthony more than a dozen times in his heart.
When they arrived at the service area, Brendan got out of the car reluctantly.
Anthony drove off and left Brendan alone.
The more Brendan thought about it, the angrier he became. He didn’t want to take sides anymore.
He was pissed.
At Lawrence Group, Genevieve stroked Goldie, whom she hadn’t seen in a long time, and felt that it had grown
plumper.
Goldie was very excited to show Genevieve its new clothes, a yellow fur vest.
Genevieve caressed it.
Suddenly, her phone rang.
Genevieve took a look and found it was from Susan Hill, Jeffrey’s secretary.
She picked it up.
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Susan’s voice was a little flustered. “Ms. Lawrence, has Mr. Lawrence contacted you these days?”
Genevieve’s heart sank. “No, my last contact with him was a week ago.”
She informed Jeffrey that she was going to record a variety show and might not be able to answer the phone
promptly.
Until now, Jeffrey had never looked for her.
Susan panted and said, “Ms. Lawrence, something happened. Mr. Lawrence has been missing for a week.”
Genevieve jumped to her feet with a pale face. “What did you
say?”
“The progress at Mr. Lawrence is on hold, so he gave us a vacation. Last time, he only took a two– day break, but it’s been a week now without any contact from him, which is unusual. I can’t reach him at the moment. The servants in the manor mentioned that he hadn’t returned, and there were no hotel check–in records. Also, the gifts he prepared for you and the family haven’t been returned. Ms. Lawrence, I suspect something has happened!” Susan said.
It felt as though there was a hand inside Genevieve’s body, tugging at her heartstrings. She found herself breathing heavily.
She trembled and suddenly had a bad feeling.
Her voice revealed her emotions. “Understood, Susan, Keep searching for him. I’ll start investigating right away. Let’s stay in touch and share any information we find promptly.”
Susan recognized the urgency of the situation, so she immediately agreed.
Genevieve hung up the phone and contacted Jeffrey immediately.
Sure enough, no matter how many calls she made, no one answered.
‘He’s always surrounded by people, but he still disappeared without being noticed…‘ Genevieve thought.
Genevieve took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down but failed.
Jeffrey was her closest family member. The mere thought of anything happening to him was too frightening to contemplate.
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She felt as though she had plunged into an abyss, an inexplicable fear looming over her.
Genevieve promptly summoned Jasper. “Arrange for someone to search for Jeffrey. Make it noticeable, but also conduct a discreet search.”
Jasper immediately became serious and said, “Mr. Lawrence…”
Genevieve took a deep breath and panicked as she remembered the recording.
She suddenly remembered Anthony’s words. “He will save you and let you go, but he won’t be soft on your
family.”
It was Louis.
Genevieve’s expression changed and her hands on her lap gradually clenched into fists.
She was shaking slightly.
Soon, there was a voice at the door. Anthony came in with a few bags of gifts.
Goldie circled around him happily.
Anthony had bought it dog food, toys, and custom–made imported clothes.
Daniel had prepared those gifts in advance and stowed them in the trunk. He suggested that Anthony should also make an effort to win over Genevieve’s favorite dog as a way to impress her.
Anthony didn’t know how long they were in the trunk. Anyway, he brought them all here.
Jasper was stunned for a moment, and then immediately walked over to take the stuff.
“Ms. Lawrence, Mr. Hoffman is here,” Jasper said.
He glanced at the gifts. None of them was for Genevieve.
He smiled and put it at Goldie’s doghouse.
Genevieve looked up, her face slightly pale. Her throat felt like it was coated with cotton. As she was about to speak, a chill passed through her heart.
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Anthony thought she was too excited to see him and embarrassed to say hello, so he walked over.
“Where are we going to date later? Do you want to eat Clusian food or Epean food?” Anthony asked.
Genevieve paused.
Looking at Anthony’s indifferent and noble appearance, her heart trembled slightly.
‘The Lawrence family is quite influential. I shouldn’t be so flustered. Even in foreign countries, it wouldn’t be
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“With Anthony’s help, it would surely be more efficientl‘ she thought.
Genevieve finally calmed down.
She even mustered a smile. “Anthony, I would like to propose a cooperation.”
Anthony raised his eyebrows and looked at her.
Genevieve retrieved the recording. As Anthony finished listening to it, his expression turned cold and dark.
The office fell into a dead silence.
After a long time, Anthony frowned and looked up at her, “Where did you get this?”
“Don’t worry about it, Anthony. Let’s cooperate and deal with him. Hoffman Group will still be yours,” Genevieve
aid calmly while looking at Anthony.
To one opposed Louis taking over the Hoffman Group from Anthony.
he didn’t believe that Anthony would willingly accept it.
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