Chapter 168 ‘Lauraine’s here?‘ Genevieve thought. Genevieve put down what was in her hand as gloom flickered in her heart. Before Genevieve could approach Lauraine at the banquet, Lauraine hurried off. Lauraine was quick to run. Genevieve raised her head gently and smiled slightly. “Let Ms. Hoffman in.” She was looking forward to knowing why Lauraine came to her. Lauraine soon walked in. She did not look too well as her lips were slightly pale. She looked very much like Quincey. Lauraine looked fragile, which seemed charming or pitiful. However, one could tell she was trying to endure the fear in her heart. Genevieve sat in the chair, holding her coffee lazily, and taking a small sip. Her nonchalant movements showed elegance. She looked up to see Lauraine standing there and biting her lower lip without saying a word. A few seconds later, Genevieve said lazily and indifferently, “I’m busy, Ms. Hoffman. If you want to catch up, I can’t.” Lauraine trembled slightly. Genevieve’s words seemed to make her uncomfortable. Genevieve looked at her reaction with amusement. Lauraine was terrified. However, she was brave when she loosened the rope. Lauraine’s weak and timid appearance deceived her before. She must have accumulated her evilness for a long time. Otherwise, she would not have obeyed Andrea as soon as the latter provoked her. A barking dog never bit. Emergency calls only M Chapter 168 Genevieve experienced it. 50% 18:13 Lauraine mentally prepared herself, took a deep breath, and looked up at her. “A–Are you really Lawrence Group’s heiress?” Lauraine asked. She was in a trance as if everything she heard and saw at the banquet was a dream. Genevieve’s mouth twitched. She did not expect Lauraine’s first question. Genevieve asked, “Didn’t you know, Ms. Hoffman? After all, not everyone is qualified to attend that banquet.” The announcement of Genevieve’s identity was Samantha and Darrell’s joint decision. Genevieve’s light could not be obscured and would also attract jealousy and darkness. There was no way to avoid it. However, the identity as Lawrence Group’s heiress was a protective shield. At least some people would be afraid of the power and background behind Genevieve when they wanted to harm her. Lauraine pursed her lips, still unable to believe it was true. It was because Genevieve could disappear into the ocean. However, Lawrence Group’s heiress could not disappear quietly. Since Genevieve’s appearance, Lauraine had been in complete panic. Lauraine asked, “Why did you… hide your identity?” Lauraine gritted her teeth. If Genevieve had not deliberately concealed her identity, she might not have gone that far. Genevieve looked at her coldly for a few seconds and finally could not help chuckling. She answered, “So it’s my fault that I didn’t tell you my true identity in time and made you bear the blame for a murder? Ms. Hoffman, did I hold a dagger to your neck and force you to kill me?” Genevieve’s voice was as cold as ice at the end of the sentence. Emergency calls only M Chapter 168 D50% 18:13 There were faint hatred and ridicule in Genevieve’s eyes. All of Lauraine’s reactions seemed fake to her. Lauraine’s lips turned pale. She shook her head in a panic, looking extremely pale. “I didn’t mean to kill you, nor did I kill you. Didn’t you hear me? It’s Andrea. She instigated me to let you go. I just… I just didn’t pull th rope!” Lauraine said. That was the reason she used to comfort herself. u She was instigated. She was innocent, and it was all Andrea’s fault. Lauraine had tried to save Genevieve. Genevieve looked at her and found her ridiculous. Genevieve asked, “You didn’t expect me to come back alive, did you? Ms. Hoffman, you’re so naive that you’re ridiculous. You’re aloof, wronged, and innocent. You seem more like a victim than me!” Genevieve’s sarcasm made Lauraine unable to hold back her tears. Lauraine said, “Gen, I’m sorry. I didn’t expect this to happen. I really regret it…” Genevieve thought, ‘Gen? It’s disgusting to hear her call me that.” Genevieve said, “Who are you to call me Gen? Ms. Hoffman, don’t mistake me for Andrea.” Lauraine replied, “Sorry, I’m really sorry. Please forgive me.” Lauraine cried until her face was pale. She had nightmares for several days, dreaming that she was the one who fell into the sea. She was scared to death. Looking at Lauraine, Genevieve did not waver or become soft–hearted. There was no way Genevieve could soft–heartedly forgive Lauraine just because she apologized. Genevieve was the one who struggled and almost died in the sea. She would never forget the pain and fear. Her life was not that worthless. Emergency calls only Chapter 168 D 50% 18:14 +5 She gently stroked the edge of the coffee cup. The texture on it was delicate and convex. Genevieve smiled leisurely. “Do you think apologies work? You killed someone and still hypocritically apologized. Do you think you can make it even?” Lauraine trembled slightly. She looked up tearfully at Genevieve. “How will you forgive me? I’m sincere.” Genevieve looked down slightly, took a sip of coffee, smiled lazily, and looked icily at Lauraine. “Forgive you? It’s only fair when you pay the same price as me. Or you can surrender yourself!” Genevieve answered. Lauraine trembled violently, clenched her teeth, and shook her head hard. Lauraine’s voice changed as she sobbed and said, “No, it’s not my fault. I won’t surrender myself. I’ll never do that. No one will know what happened that day. Even if you came back alive, you have no evidence to prove it. Genevieve, I’ve apologized to you. Why won’t you spare me?” She made herself insane, and Genevieve almost drove her insane. ‘Why did Genevieve come back alive? If only she were dead, Lauraine thought. Genevieve looked at Lauraine and said nothing. Genevieve only smiled contemptuously. She did not even have to spend much energy dealing with Lauraine. It was too easy. However, Genevieve changed her mind after hearing Lauraine’s words. Genevieve did not want to make it easy for her. She wanted to keep Lauraine until the end and make her mentally collapse before feeling relieved. She brushed the hair from her ear before saying with a smile, “I still stand by what I said. It’s only fair if you pay the same price as me. Otherwise, this matter will never end.” Lauraine’s face turned ghastly pale. She bit her lower lip and stared at Genevieve. Genevieve tapped her phone.impatiently, trying to get someone in to bring Lauraine out. Emergency calls only M Chapter 168 However, Lauraine stepped forward and yanked away her phone. 50% 18:14 She hysterically lowered her voice and vented her anger, “Have you done nothing wrong? I liked you so much when you came back. But what did you do to me? You hooked up with my brother and stole the man I like. You already have everything, but you still want to steal the man I like. Did you do me right?” SEND GIFT COMMENT Emergency calls only O M =0 50% ■ 18:14