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

evident as he glared at her bewildered

exited the vehicle. As soon as she closed the door, Dominick accelerated abruptly, leaving

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

of

her toes. Her mood soured as she remembered how, just ten minutes earlier, Dominick had kindly asked her where she wanted to go for lunch. Now, they had

to say that…” The words she needed to make him stay were stuck in

the Wellington family’s chauffeur arrived to

downcast. The chef prepared her a large

noticed her gloomy mood as he approached while she mechanically ate her

voice.

he supposed to go to class with

together, but then he…” Stephanie started, pausing for a moment. “Then he

She covered for him.

particularly fond of Jessica, so she dared not say more,

Stephanie found herself unerting to care

didn’t dwell on it, instead focusing on her belly with

doing

news, George offered some advice. “If you have some time in the evening, try to read more about

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nodded, her

at the clock on the wall, she guessed that Dominick

a mishap in the water, and

the thought

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unappealing bowl of nutritional oatmeal in front of her. Feeling inexplicably sad

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

boasted an ensemble of prominent actors, but out of all people, it was

indifferent to anyone else falling into the water, but it had to be

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

day of shooting, everyone was in high

he noticed Dominick’s lips pressed tightly together, his expression sour

‘Who had upset him?‘

Right this way, please…” Jessica’s manager, visibly relieved to see Dominick show over with a joyful

up, hurried

seriously hurt, she’s been trembling and having nightmares,

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

“How are you feeling?”

found Jessica already awake. He approached the bed

Her voice choked up. “I dreamt about the past, about that day we were so happy, taking wedding photos by the river. Then, I fell into a dark abyss,

pitifully. “I thought I was going to die,

the bed, looking at her familiar, tear–streaked face. Something stirred in

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“It’s okay now.”