Crossroads

Chapter 30

Reed Villa’s gate was swarmed with media reporters, all visibly agitated as they thrust their microphones toward Gary to bombard him with questions.

“Mr. Reed, it has come to our understanding that the woman in the viral video is indeed your biological daughter, Stephanie.”

“Ms. Reed just jumped into the river to save her ex–husband, Kevin Nelson. Could it be that after being abandoned by him, she’s now desperately trying to win back his love, even at the cost of her own life?”

“Mr. Reed! Mr. Reed, I just received the latest news from the hospital. Your daughter Stephanie has mysteriously disappeared. What are your thoughts on this matter?”

These aggressive questions annoyed Gary greatly. With a stern face, he emphasized coldly into the microphone, “Stephanie is not my daughter!

“She’s my wife!” Dominick stepped out of the car with a dark expression on his face, his chilling voice causing the reporters in front to turn around sharply.

He walked over, stood under the flashing lights of the cameras, and looked around coldly at the crowd.

Vincent emerged from the car moments later and was visibly surprised. Dominick usually kept a low profile and was dismissive of media interviews. Yet there he was, standing before the cameras with an air of arrogant defiance.

The reporters were puzzled by Dominick’s sudden appearance and looked at him in confusion. Although they didn’t recognize him, they could tell from his demeanor that he was likely some unknown wealthy heir.

One of the reporters handed him the microphone and timidly asked, “Excuse me, sir, you mentioned that you are Ms. Reed’s current husband. What are your thoughts on her risking her life to save her ex–husband by jumping into the river?”

Dominick’s face remained cold as he ignored her question. He then reached out and snatched the microphone away.

He glared at the camera with eyes that looked dark and menacing, like a provoked wild beast, his presence so intense that the reporter instinctively stepped back in fright.

Dominick gripped the microphone tightly and fiercely warned, “Whoever has taken her, bring her back unharmed within two hours! Otherwise, I will make all of you pay dearly!”

His words left everyone present in shock.

As the interview was mostly live, Dominick’s ominous warning was broadcast immediately, echoing in every corner of the country.

“Ms. Reed has really been abducted?!” someone exclaimed.

However, the reporters on site were perplexed. Such incidents of the wealthy being abducted were not uncommon, but it was unusual for someone to be so outspoken on camera about it. Was this man not afraid of provoking the person into harming the victim? Some people would even hesitate to call the police.

Someone hesitantly asked, “Excuse me, sir, but who are you?”

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Kevin, appearing very angry, rushed forward and grabbed Dominick by the collar, exclaiming, “Have you lost your mind?!

“Until we find out who has taken her, we shouldn’t publicize this. It could get her killed!”

people getting too close to him and he forcefully shoved Kevin

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about to get physical, Vincent hurried over and positioned himself between them, facing the camera

make a statement about Stephanie’s disappearance,” Vincent said. He was accustomed to appearing in newspapers and

your own accord or being manipulated, it would be in your best interest not to harm her. Stephanie is Dominick’s wife and also a member of the Wellington family. Please

than to cross the Wellington

disbelief. They all knew Vincent, but they were unfamiliar with the man beside

than Dominick Willington, the sole heir of the

that moment, a bodyguard rushed over to report to him urgently, “Mr. Wellington, there’s no

cemetery.”

the reporters immediately

dark expression was deeply unsettling, and the group of reporters before him fell silent. No one dared to speak out of turn as they met Dominick’s stern gaze, feeling an inexplicable tension

approached Gary and scrutinized the middle–aged man before

a sense of unease despite the

was pregnant, and even though she was

he fixed his gaze on Gary. His gaze was icy and devoid of any respect, almost

your people out to look for her, and if they can’t find her, then there’s no need for any

and the Reed family weren’t possible through marriage,

were more familiar with the area. Dominick was asking for Gary’s help, and if he

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no choice in this regard. Dominick was as ruthless

then, Samantha walked out and smiled ingratiatingly as she said, “Mr. Wellington, we’re

this over.”

bother to respond. He didn’t even bother to

noticed Claire and Courtney inside. Claire looked shocked, and her hands were

thoughtful. He then instructed the bodyguard beside him, “Tell the ministry of industry and information technology, I want the details on

if guilt–stricken and startled, dropped her phone on the floor

and glared at her. Upon seeing the

ear. Afterward, Dominick looked surprised and immediately left the place,

pleaded, “What do we do, Courtney?

her own face now showing signs of distress as her heart

couldn’t help but think that a man like him

out to him loudly, her voice sharp and panicked

she jumped into the river to save me… I can’t let anything happen to her…” He hesitated for a moment and

don’t go!” Claire called out

room and scolded her fiercely, “Claire, have you lost your mind? We can’t

to do,” Claire replied, shuddering at the thought of the look

said coldly, “Call those people and

“What?” Claire gasped.