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 for you, and well, you know Jessica

fall for Dominick. I know I don’t have the right to even think

provoked. Stephanie angrily sent him

her irritation even

day in and day out…

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

message he had just sent and thought for a moment. Since Dominick was busy with Jessica, he was probably too busy to bother with her anymore. She thought as she was editing her

Wellington, Mr. George Wellington has asked you to come to the main hall. The

her actions freezing

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

didn’t reply to him. She straightened her clothes, her expression turning somber as she headed

as soon as she

who had returned. The Reeds were with

you doing standing

arm around her waist

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

said the stunning woman standing next

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

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

across from them. George sat at the head of the table, and everyone exchanged a few pleasantries while Stephanie remained silent,

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that the two of them are officially married, we’re family now, so let’s not stand on ceremony,” George said authoritatively, his voice deep

wedding, we’ll plan it

firmly. “Mr. George Wellington, I have always held the Wellington family in high regard, but I don’t

as her father belittled her, her head bowed,

“Plus, I’ve heard that there is no love between her and Mr. Wellington. It was

in the Wellington family, aren’t you? That we might

don’t

two figures strode

she carried bags full of gifts, with Kevin walking beside

eyes with Kevin, both men’s expressions a mix of surprise and complicated emotions. Kevin had previously visited

turned his head, his gaze shifting

a good match for Mr. Wellington. Besides, her ex-husband is Mr. Wellington’s cousin. The whole

the very idea of allying with the Wellington family through marriage was

darkened, his voice sharp and commanding as he retorted, “No one dares to

into a deep silence. No one dared to speak. Even Gary seemed uneasy, conscious of not

air thickened with tension and

visiting today. She had intentionally come down with her son, as

announced to the butler

cut through

before he began making

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Reed family. It was a gathering George had initially hoped would be celebratory. Unexpectedly, the Reeds had

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

generation, didn’t dare make a fuss. He

had no appetite, and Kevin’s persistent stare only

out of

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