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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