Crossroads

Chapter 42

Chapter 42

After breakfast, Stephanie retreated to her bedroom, clutching her phone to catch up on the latest gossip about Jessica’s hickey…

“Dominick must have had a wild night with her…” she muttered to herself as she scrolled through Twitter, her expression a mix of

emotions.

Even Stephanie herself didn’t understand why she cared so much…

It was as if she were jealous.

“Wait, jealous?’ The thought stopped Stephanie in her tracks.

“How could I possibly be jealous? Dominick made it clear it was just a business arrangement…”

Just as she was lost in her thoughts, her phone vibrated with a new notification. A greeting message on WhatsApp.

“Who’s this?” she murmured.

Stephanie’s brows furrowed as she stared at the screen. A man named Vincent had just added her.

Vincent seemed to be quite full of himself.

Stephanie simply ignored him, her face devoid of emotion.

Perhaps thinking she wouldn’t reply to him, Vincent quickly sent another message: [I’m Vincent Hayes.]

[Vincent, that profile picture of yours is really flamboyant.]

Stephanie immediately criticized him and saved his number.

Vincent replied: [Still better than your ‘Steph Force.’ Stephanie, your nickname lacks depth.]

StephForce shot back: [Vincent, did you come to me just to pick a fight because you’re bored?]

Stephanie thought her WhatsApp nickname was flawless, simple, memorable, and, most importantly, powerful.

When she saw Vincent’s name pop up, she was instantly reminded that Vincent had warned her not to delude herself, that Dominick could never like her, and that she was just a stand-in for Jessica…

The thought sank Stephanie deeper.

StephForce: [Vincent, I’m tied up right now. Don’t bother me unless it’s urgent, and it better be.] She quickly replied, ready to exit WhatsApp

Vincent responded: (Wait, Stephanie, I actually have something serious to talk to you

about!]

Stephanie hesitated, wondering what this unreliable Vincent could possibly have that was serious.

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won’t have much time

replied: [I’ve told you. I know. Why are you so annoying? I’m not going to fall for Dominick. I know I don’t have the right to

Stephanie angrily sent him

raised an eyebrow, sensing her irritation even

day

has been really busy lately, so he hasn’t had time to be with you. He asked me to take some time to drive you to

for a moment. Since Dominick was busy with Jessica, he was probably too busy to bother with her anymore. She

Mr. George Wellington has asked you to come to

her actions freezing

from Vincent: [By the way, Stephanie, did Dominick come

straightened her clothes, her expression turning

she ran into Dominick as

had returned. The

doing standing

her, casually wrapping his right arm around her waist

mind was foggy as she glanced at Dominick beside her. Then, she turned to

up,” said the stunning woman standing

the airport early in the morning to pick up the Reeds? But hasn’t he been out late with Jessica just the night before?” Stephanie believed it must be George who instructed Dominick

grand hall, with its opulent 25-foot-tall crystal

across from them. George sat at the head of the

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now, so let’s not stand on ceremony,” George

we’ll plan it after Steffi

of any joy, as he spoke firmly. “Mr. George Wellington, I have always held the Wellington family in high regard, but I don’t believe my daughter is a suitable match for Mr.

as her father belittled

that there is no love between her and Mr. Wellington. It was just an

That we might

we mean at all. Please don’t misunderstand…” Courtney quickly said, smiling as she

two figures strode into

gracefully, laughing as she

a mix of surprise and complicated

turned his head, his gaze shifting towards George, filled

has divorced once. She might not be a good match for Mr. Wellington. Besides, her ex-husband is Mr.

of allying with the Wellington family through marriage was

he retorted, “No

grand hall of Wellington Villa fell into a deep silence. No one dared to speak. Even Gary seemed uneasy, conscious of not wanting to upset

with tension and an

eyes, had learned that the Reed family would be visiting today. She had intentionally come down with her son, as she was firmly

Dominick suddenly announced to the butler at his

voice cut

at Dominick before he began making his way toward the

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in an orderly fashion, having prepared an elaborate menu to welcome the Reed family. It was a gathering George had initially hoped would

a serious atmosphere. Occasionally, Stella lightened the mood with some talk about the company’s affairs, and

dare make a fuss. He ate politely, though his eyes often

no appetite, and Kevin’s persistent stare only added

down, feeling even more out of place with the entire Reed

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