Xo Novel
Chapter 259
Chapter 259
Louis‘ heart sank, and his expression turned cold and grim.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, trying to see if Anthony was lying.
Suddenly, there was a commotion outside. It seemed like everyone was shocked but didn’t dare to speak out.
The door to the conference room was pushed open, revealing James. He politely addressed them, “Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Fallon… Mr. Presley Hoffman requests your presence in his office.”
Louis‘ expression changed abruptly at James‘ words, shocked to know Presley was not dead.
He immediately glanced at Anthony, who seemed composed as if he had already known.
Louis‘ chest tightened, his eyes blazing with anger as he clenched his fists.
He thought, ‘He’s not dead? But Paige saw him die. How could that be? Is this Anthony’s doing?”
His expression turned dark and stormy as he looked at Anthony, his face contorted with rage.
Anthony grinned slightly, his lips curling into a smile. “After you, Mr. Fallon, it’s a shame your will is no longer needed,” he said.
His easy dismissal was an indication that Presley was most likely aware of every move in the conference room.
It was clear that Anthony had deliberately orchestrated the situation, allowing Louis to become angry and speak
his mind.
t wouldn’t have mattered if Presley had really died.
Unfortunately, he had not..
Louis closed his eyes for a moment, realizing that he had failed miserably.
He was the one who lost.
He had been careless, pressing too hard with every move, while Anthony had skillfully avoided confrontation.
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Louis, initially cautious, had loosened his guard as he observed Anthony’s apparent lack of resistance.
With a cold, steely glare at Anthony, Louls calmly adjusted his clothes before striding out of the room.
“Mr. Fallon, you…” The people outside hesitated to speak.
Louis had already descended from the elevator by the time Anthony left.
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Louis was not one to compete for favor. He could accept defeat.
Yet, he would not forget the sting of the humiliation.
James furrowed his brows slightly as he said, “Mr. Hoffman…”
Anthony scoffed, “Since Dad is still alive, Louis won’t get a single penny. Do you think he would willingly accompany Dad out of filial piety?”
With a contemptuous chuckle, he swiftly exited via the elevator. He had no intention of seeing Presley as he
found it unnecessary.
Anthony had no intention of holding back whether Presley was dead or alive.
Presley survived, and witnessing the scene in the conference room must have opened his eyes.
Anthony had no desire to continue the charade of apology and forgiveness.
James stood silently and could sense a chilling aura in Anthony’s gaze as the elevator door closed.
As a father, Presley ended up disappointing everyone.
Meanwhile, Louis was on his way to leave Hoffman Group while Paige stood trembling at the door.
Paige approached Louis when she saw him, saying, “Mr. Fallon, was my performance just now satisfactory? You Said I would receive a share of Presley’s assets as long as he died.”
Louis‘ eyes swept over her with cold indifference as if scanning an inconspicuous speck of dust. “If he hasn’t died, would you die for him?” he asked.
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It was the first time he had spoken so frankly, his chilling emotions leaking out.
Paige stood there in shock, watching him get into the car and leave, not daring to approach any closer.
She could only mutter, “Not dead? How could he not be dead?”
Outside Lawrence Group, Genevieve had just finished a business discussion with someone, and her mind was distracted. Luckily, the other party was an old friend and didn’t inquire much, simply signing the contract and leaving.
Genevieve sat alone in the lounge downstairs, the sunlight streaming in and illuminating even the wooden
tabletop.
She couldn’t help but worry about what happened to Jeffrey..
She frowned slightly when Anthony called. Anthony warned, “Louis may come to see you. Don’t…”
The call ended abruptly before he could finish his sentence.
Genevieve looked up slightly to see her phone now in Louis‘ hand.
He stood there with a distant expression, a side of him she had never seen before.
He glanced at the call, ended it, and casually put the phone on the table before her.
Genevieve’s heart sank slightly, and she began to panic.
Now, she felt a faint resistance and fear for Louis.
She could not keep her composure, especially considering Jeffrey’s disappearance, possibly related to Louis.
Genevieve looked at him in silence.
He was m
After a few seconds of eye contact, Louis smiled. His and gentle as he asked, “Why are you ooking at me like that?”
He reached out and lightly tapped her nose before saying, “Didn’t I tell you to stay away from Anthony? Why Ion’t you listen?”
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Despite his gentle demeanor, his words and tone carried a chilling undertone that sent shivers down Genevieve’s
spine.
She felt a quiver in her heart, a momentary panic.
Louis‘ expression darkened slightly at the sight of her pale face.
He held back the bitterness in his heart and smiled. “Why don’t you go somewhere with me?” he asked.
Genevieve pursed her lips, her face filled with resistance, yet she maintained her composure. “Where?” she
asked.
Louis‘ hand moved from her face to her hair, smiling as he spoke, “To meet someone you want to see.”
His words had a deeper meaning.
Genevieve’s heart suddenly pounded.
The person she had in mind was Jeffrey.
She wondered, ‘Did Louis bring Jeffrey back?!
Her eyes sparkled slightly as Louis smiled and took her hand. “Let’s go,” he said.
Genevieve picked up the phone on the table. She wasn’t that naive.
Just then, Anthony called again.
When Louis turned to look at her, she hesitated to answer the call. “I don’t want Anthony to know where we’re going. Genevieve, I risked my life to save you. Don’t you trust me?” he said.
Genevieve suddenly remembered the lone figure swimming toward her in the depths of the sea.
She felt something touch her heart, and she felt sad.
There was no way she would forget about that.
Her coldness and suspicion during that time would have undoubtedly hurt his character if Presley’s disappearance had not been Louis‘.
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Genevieve forced a smile and didn’t answer the call, putting her phone back in her pocket.
Louis didn’t use a driver. He drove himself.
Genevieve suddenly remembered something. “Rumors are saying Mr. Hoffman has passed away. Aren’t you busy?” she questioned.
She was unaware of the exact rivalry between Louis and Anthony.
Louis‘ expression darkened as he twitched his lips slightly. “Not really. The one who should be busy isn’t me,” he
replied.
Genevieve decided not to inquire further, thinking he might have had a falling out with Anthony.
The car headed straight for the docks, which seemed odd to Genevieve.
Just then, she received a message on her phone.
Jasper forwarded the eavesdropped information to her phone.
She also heard Louis‘ phone vibrate, but he didn’t respond.
the clicked on the message, pretending to be on her phone.
lowever, the moment she read it, she felt a chilling sensation envelop her. Everything was buzzing. [Someone as set their sights on the heart of that guy with the surname Lawrence. They offered a high price. Is it a deal?]