Crossroads

Chapter 41

The car was silent, neither of them speaking.

Dominick gazed into her eyes, seeing the humility there. There was something he had long wanted to tell her…

Just then, the piercing sound of a cellphone ringtone broke the silence.

The phone was relentless, ringing as if something urgent was coming.

Stephanie looked at Dominick skeptically as he answered the phone impatiently. His stern face froze for a moment as if something serious had happened on the other end.

“Mr. Wellington, I’m sorry for the interruption, but there’s been an incident with Ms. Carter. She felt unwell today during her new show’s debut but insisted on going ahead. While taking photos by the lake, she accidentally fell in…”

The voice on the phone belonged to Jessica’s manager, who spoke rapidly and with a tremor in her voice, loud enough for Stephanie to hear.

Jessica fell into the lake?‘ Stephanie was somewhat surprised.

“How is she now?” Dominick asked calmly.

“The rescue was timely, and her life isn’t in danger, but she’s still unconscious,” the manager replied hastily, pausing slightly before continuing, “Mr. Wellington, could you please come over…

“Ms. Carter has been unconscious yet calling your name the whole time. She’ll wake up soon and will need to be medicated. Given her temperament, we fear we won’t be able to persuade her…”

The implication was clear. They wanted Dominick to come and convince Jessica to cooperate, a typical demand for a star of her caliber.

Meanwhile, Stephanie stole a discreet glance at the man beside her. Dominick, usually so reserved, actually showed such tenderness towards Jessica.

Watching him hang up the phone thoughtfully, she quickly spoke up. “You can drop me off here.”

Hearing this, Dominick looked over at her and frowned.

Stephanie’s expression turned awkward. “Ms. Carter is sick, and you need to go to her. I won’t get in your way. Just let me out here, and I’ll get a ride back to Wellington Villa.”

She was tactful and knew she couldn’t compare to Jessica. Plus, she didn’t want to hear about the affairs between them. It made her feel like an outsider and was quite uncomfortable for her.

Dominick slowly pulled the car over and turned to face her, getting close to her all of a sudden.

His deep eyes intensely fixed on her, and he asked in a low voice, “Do you want me to leave?” His voice was laden with an indescribable emotion,

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Feeling oppressed under his gaze, Stephanie forced a smile. “Dominick, I know our relationship is just a deal. I won’t entertain any fantasies, nor will I interfere in your affair with Ms. Carter….

“I’m truly grateful to your family for helping my aunt with her heart condition. I’ll definitely have the baby, and after the baby is born, I’ll leave.”

“Get out!” Dominick cut her off, his voice booming with anger before she could finish.

Stephanie was taken aback, only to see him staring down at her with a cold, menacing stare that sent chills down her spine.

of the car now! Did you hear

rising fury was evident as he glared at her bewildered

as she closed the door, Dominick accelerated abruptly, leaving

there, dumbfounded, watching his car disappear into the distance. Her face clouded

of

down at her toes. Her mood soured as she remembered how, just ten minutes earlier, Dominick had kindly asked

want you to go, but what right do I have to say that…” The words she needed to make him stay

family’s

was visibly downcast. The chef prepared her a large bowl of bland, tasteless

she mechanically ate her meal. “What’s

voice.

Dominick? Wasn’t he supposed to

a moment. “Then he got a call, something urgent at the company, so he had

She covered for him.

was not particularly fond of Jessica, so she dared not

Stephanie found herself

it, instead focusing on her belly with concern. “How have you

doing very

offered some advice. “If you have some time in the evening, try to read more about fetal health. And don’t eat crab in

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nodded, her voice a soft

up at the clock on the wall, she guessed

mishap in the water, and he was off to keep the beauty

the thought soured

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a blank stare, she gazed down at the bland, unappealing bowl of nutritional oatmeal in front of her. Feeling inexplicably sad and

shareholder of Halo Films, made an appearance at the launch ceremony of the new

ensemble of prominent actors, but out of all people, it was Jessica

anyone else falling into the water,

is now resting in the villa…” As soon as Dominick drove up, Vincent hurried

in high spirits, and many actors went to the lake

could continue, he noticed Dominick’s lips pressed tightly together,

‘Who had upset him?‘

this way, please…” Jessica’s manager, visibly relieved to see

up, hurried

this time, although she wasn’t seriously hurt, she’s been trembling and having nightmares, constantly calling out your name… The manager explained the situation

in expression and pushed open the door. The villa, usually occupied by the film crew, had been temporarily converted into a resting place for Jessica. The other actors didn’t dare to offend Jessica, knowing

“How are you feeling?”

Jessica already awake. He approached

as if she felt wronged. “Dominick, I… I’m so scared.” Her voice choked up. “I dreamt about the past, about that day we were so happy,

down her cheeks as she cried pitifully. “I thought I was going to die, I thought

at her familiar, tear–streaked face. Something stirred in his chest as

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“It’s okay now.”