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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lately, probably won’t have much time for you, and well, you know
[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 even
Stephanie angrily sent him
her irritation even through the
after living with Dominick day in and day
he hasn’t had time to be with you. He asked me to take some time to drive you to visit your
moment. Since Dominick was busy with Jessica, he was probably
the door. “Mrs. Wellington, Mr. George Wellington has
up towards the door, her actions
Vincent: [By the way, Stephanie, did Dominick
reply to him. She straightened her clothes, her expression
Stephanie’s surprise, she ran into Dominick as
just Dominick who had returned. The Reeds were with
are you doing standing
casually wrapping his right arm around her
Then, she turned to look
Dominick personally came to the airport to pick us up,” said the stunning
to pick up the Reeds? But hasn’t he been out late with Jessica just the night before?” Stephanie
grand hall, with its
sat quietly next to Dominick while Gary and Courtney were seated across from them. George sat at the head of the table, and everyone exchanged a few pleasantries while Stephanie remained
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now, so let’s not stand on ceremony,” George said authoritatively, his voice deep
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
her father belittled her, her
and Mr. Wellington. It was just an
you? That we might do something to her!” George said,
Wellington, that’s not what we mean at all. Please don’t misunderstand…”
as Courtney finished speaking, two figures
gracefully, laughing as she carried bags full of gifts, with Kevin
both men’s expressions a mix of surprise and complicated emotions.
his head, his gaze shifting towards George, filled
once. She might not be a good match for Mr. Wellington. Besides, her ex-husband is Mr. Wellington’s cousin. The whole situation is simply absurd
idea of allying with the
face darkened, his voice sharp and commanding as he retorted, “No one dares
Wellington Villa fell into a deep silence. No one dared to speak. Even Gary seemed uneasy, conscious
air thickened with tension and an
eyes, had learned that the Reed family would be visiting today. She had
served.” Dominick suddenly announced to the butler at
cut
he began making his way toward the dining
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menu to welcome the Reed family. It was a gathering George had initially hoped
lightened the mood with some talk about
make a fuss. He ate politely, though his eyes often drifted toward
no appetite, and Kevin’s persistent stare only added
down, feeling even more out of place with the entire
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