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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Dominick’s been really busy lately, probably won’t have much time for you, and well, you know Jessica is still

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

sent him a

sensing her irritation even through the phone

after living with Dominick day in and day out…

Dominick has been really busy lately, so he hasn’t

with Jessica, he was probably too

knocked on the door. “Mrs. Wellington, Mr. George Wellington has asked you to

up towards the door, her actions freezing

again. Another message from Vincent: [By the way, Stephanie, did Dominick

straightened her clothes, her expression turning

Stephanie’s surprise, she ran into Dominick as soon

just Dominick who had returned.

doing standing around

her waist and leading

she turned to look back at Gary,

the airport to pick us up,” said the stunning woman standing next to Gary,

But hasn’t he been out late with Jessica just the night before?” Stephanie believed it

with its opulent 25-foot-tall crystal chandelier, sparkled

them. George sat at the

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now, so

the wedding, we’ll plan

any joy, as he spoke firmly. “Mr. George Wellington, I have always held the Wellington family

as her father belittled her, her head bowed,

between her and Mr. Wellington. It

be treated badly in the Wellington family, aren’t you? That we might do something to her!” George said, his voice cold

Wellington, that’s not what we mean at all. Please don’t misunderstand…” Courtney quickly said, smiling as she tried

finished speaking, two figures strode into the hall from

visiting today?” Stella entered gracefully, laughing as she carried bags full of

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

gaze

Besides, her ex-husband is Mr. Wellington’s

idea of allying with the Wellington family

and commanding as he retorted, “No

fell into a deep silence. No one dared to speak.

air thickened with tension and

Reed family would be visiting today. She had intentionally come down with

suddenly announced to the butler

voice cut through the

guests remained silent. George scowled, casting a glance at Dominick before he began

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the Reed family. It was a gathering George had initially hoped would be celebratory. Unexpectedly, the Reeds had not agreed to the

some talk about the company’s affairs, and

He ate politely, though his

persistent

kept her head down, feeling even more out of place with the

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