Chapter 33

Chapter 33

Rosalie suddenly raised her head and turned pale.

Anthony did not say it clearly, but he implied that she couldn’t compare with Genevieve at all.

Rosalle secretly gritted her teeth. There was no way she could lose to Genevieve.

After the internet scandal, the television station’s programs attracted more attention.

Rosalie felt embarrassed and defeated, while Leonardo could not wait to open a bottle of wine to celebrate.

Samson’s birthday banquet was extremely grand.

Even Lawrence Group received invitations, not to mention other celebrities.

Darrell threw the invitation on the table, disdainful, and said angrily, “Anthony’s so shameless. Samson is only an illegitimate child, and he wants the whole world to know! He just got divorced, yet he’s taking in that illegitimate child and woman so grandiosely. Isn’t this trying to humiliate Genevieve on purpose?”

Genevieve was being bullied to death. How could he sit still?

The living room was silent. No one dared to make a sound..

Genevieve came in through the door and heard Darrell’s rough voice. She felt that something was wrong, so she chuckled. “Dad, it’d be a shame not to go to such a lively occasion. I’ll head upstairs and change my clothes to join the party with Jeffrey. Please don’t be angry!”

Looking at her cheerful back, Darrell felt upset and covered his chest. Then, he looked at the butler and said, “Hasn’t she given up on the Hoffman family? Why is she still going?”

Dennis paused for a while and answered hesitantly, “It seems Ms. Lawrence is up to no good…”

He had watched Genevieve grow up. Every time she was about to get into trouble, she would be very excited, just like now.

When they arrived at the banquet, it began to drizzle.

Not only were there many celebrities invited to the banquet, but there was also a lot of media filming at the door.

Genevieve wore a simple long off–shoulder dress, which outlined the slender curve of her waist and made her look

stunning.

She got out of the car and walked forward while holding Jeffrey’s arm, with many lights shining on her.

Genevieve smiled gently and slightly, with a bright and gracious poise that people couldn’t help but stare at her.

Once she appeared, she was the center of attention.

She seemed unaffected by the rumors of the rich and powerful families that were all over the internet. Genevieve was still

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radiant.

One of the reporters couldn’t help asking, “Ms. Lawrence, as Mr. Hoffman’s ex–wife, you are here to attend his son’s welcome party. Are you going to make trouble?”

Everyone couldn’t help but look over.

At Samson’s last birthday banquet, she directly asked for a divorce.

Would she cause an even bigger uproar this t

this time?

Genevieve smiled gently and said, “Of course not. I’m here to congratulate them.”

Her beautiful and charming smile captivated everyone. In the blink of an eye, she entered the hall with Jeffrey.

The banquet hall was luxurious and dazzling. It was even more splendid than the last birthday banquet.

Anthony, who was standing there talking to people, saw Genevieve at a glance.

Jeffrey was right next to her.

Anthony’s gaze darkened.

He deliberately avoided inviting her to the banquet, yet she came anyway.

Anthony was suddenly filled with unspeakable irritation and anxiety.

Her brilliance was eye–catching, but her presence here shocked him.

Anthony couldn’t help but remember her reaction at the last birthday banquet, so sad and desperate.

He mused, ‘And her unborn child…

Would she be even more heartbroken to see me acknowledge another child?”

All of a sudden, Anthony’s heart felt like it was being squeezed, and pain spread all over his body.

He walked over step by step, staring at the expression on Genevieve’s face.

She must have been very sad, but she was pretending so well. Her smile was particularly.dazzling.

Anthony’s eyes were grim. He pursed his lips and said in a hoarse voice, “Why did you come here?”

He thought, ‘Is she trying to prove that she’s doing well now?

Genevieve smiled politely and sincerely. “I came to congratulate you and witness this important moment.”

Anthony’s jaw tightened.

His heart filled with an indescribably complicated bitterness.

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Jeffrey smiled lightly and interrupted them, “The venue today is so grand and extravagant. Even Mr. Hoffman’s wedding back then wasn’t on this large a scale, right? It seems that Hoffman Group has a truly memorable successor. I think we’ll be drinking wine at his wedding dinner again soon!”

Anthony’s eyebrows twitched fiercely. He looked over with a cold gaze, and his expression was frigid.

‘He’s telling the truth, but why does it sound so bad?‘ he thought.

He turned to look at Genevieve. There was nothing wrong with her face, and she smiled casually as if she didn’t care at all.

Jeffrey then said, “Mr. Hoffman, there’s someone else I know here, so I’ll go over and say hello. Excuse me.”

He took Genevieve’s hand and walked past Anthony in the other direction.

Anthony felt regretful and thought, ‘Why didn’t I give her a wedding in the first place?”

Genevieve’s gaze swept around, and her smile slowly deepened when she saw the person she wanted to see.

She let go of Jeffrey’s hand and said in a low voice, “Jeffrey, I’m going to the restroom.”

Jeffrey nodded.

She turned to walk in another direction and saw Quincey, who was surrounded by people complimenting her.

Quincey was dressed in luxurious and dignified clothes, smiling. When she saw Genevieve walking toward her, her smile

froze.

Then, there was disgust and disdain in her eyes.

It seemed that even one glance at her on an occasion like this spoiled Quincey’s mood.

With a smile on her face, Genevieve went straight to the bathroom.

When she came out, she saw Quincey standing at the end of the corridor.

Quincey grimaced and couldn’t help rolling her eyes when she saw Genevieve’s chest heaving up and down. She said in a sharp and mean voice, “Are you even allowed to be here? Genevieve, do you still refuse to give up on Anthony, and plan on ruining my grandson’s life? I’m telling you, my sweetheart grandson is already a member of the Hoffman family. He’ll be the family heir one day. As for you, don’t even think about meddling with us again. Just stay away as far as you can!”

Genevieve stepped forward with a smile and raised her eyebrows. She spoke, “Mrs. Hoffman, I don’t mean to make trouble between you two. I’m here to sincerely congratulate you on your family’s new successor.”

She glanced at Quincey and asked casually, “Why don’t I see Samson’s mother? I haven’t said congratulations to her yet!”

Quincey had sent Rosalie to the longue to wait. She didn’t need to show up.

If Anthony had not allowed Rosalie to come over, Quincey would never have let her appear here as such.

Quincey snorted coldly. “There’s no need for you to be pretentious. If you’re sensible, get lost. You don’t even look at the

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people who came today. Who do you think you are? You’re dirtying our family’s turf!”

Genevieve arched her eyebrows a little playfully, and her smile gradually deepened. ‘Mrs. Hoffman, I’m relieved if my presence can make things difficult for you.”

She ignored Quincey’s furious face and smiled as she walked past her.

During those three years, Quincey mistreated her like she was an abused dog, but she endured it for her marriage.

however, Genevieve could fight back without qualms. She would no longer grin and bear it.

Genevieve walked into the banquet hall and winked at a server without anyone noticing.

Soon, someone

e sent a

an anonymous document to Quincey.