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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busy lately, probably won’t have much time for you, and well, you know Jessica is

so annoying? I’m not going to fall for Dominick. I know I don’t have the right to even think about

provoked. Stephanie angrily sent him a

her irritation

must have feeling after living with Dominick day in and day out…

mention those things anymore. Actually, Dominick has been really busy lately, so he hasn’t had time to be

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

the maid knocked on the door. “Mrs. Wellington, Mr. George Wellington

her actions freezing upon hearing the

the way, Stephanie, did Dominick come back to

didn’t reply to him. She straightened her clothes,

as soon

had returned. The Reeds

you doing standing

right arm around her

foggy as she glanced at Dominick beside her. Then, she turned to look back at Gary, wondering how they had ended up

that Dominick personally came to the airport to pick us up,” said the stunning woman standing next to Gary, who was

Reeds? But hasn’t he been out late

Villa’s grand hall, with its opulent 25-foot-tall

sat at the head

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two of them are officially married, we’re family now, so let’s not stand

wedding, we’ll plan it after Steffi has the

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

father belittled

is no love between her and Mr. Wellington. It was

family, aren’t you? That we

that’s not what we mean at all. Please don’t

Courtney finished speaking, two figures strode

entered gracefully, laughing as she carried bags full of gifts, with Kevin walking

up just in time to lock eyes with Kevin, both men’s expressions a mix of surprise and complicated emotions. Kevin had previously

his gaze shifting

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

the very idea of allying

and commanding as he retorted, “No one dares to

Wellington Villa fell into a deep silence. No one dared to

with tension and an unsettling

She

is served.” Dominick suddenly announced to the butler at his

voice cut

silent. George scowled, casting a glance at Dominick before he began making his way toward

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

with some talk about the company’s affairs,

didn’t dare make a fuss. He ate politely, though his eyes often drifted

no appetite, and Kevin’s persistent stare only added

kept her head down, feeling even more out of

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