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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have much time for you, and well, you know Jessica is still in

Dominick. I know I don’t have the

Stephanie angrily sent

raised an eyebrow, sensing her irritation

after living with Dominick day in and day out… It

has been really busy lately, so he hasn’t had time to be with you. He

a moment. Since Dominick was busy with Jessica, he was probably too

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

up towards the door, her actions freezing upon

Vincent: [By the way, Stephanie, did

her clothes, her expression turning somber as

Stephanie’s surprise, she ran into Dominick as soon as she arrived

who had returned. The

are you doing standing

her waist

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

said the stunning woman standing next

early in the morning to pick up the Reeds? But hasn’t he been out late with Jessica just the night before?” Stephanie believed it must be George who instructed Dominick to come home

its

across from them. George sat at the

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

the wedding, we’ll plan it

Wellington family in

her father belittled her,

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

That we might do something to her!” George said, his voice cold and unhappy as he questioned

what we mean at all. Please don’t misunderstand…” Courtney quickly said,

finished speaking, two figures

as 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 the Reeds as Claire’s

his gaze shifting towards George,

divorced once. She might not be a good match for Mr. Wellington. Besides, her ex-husband is Mr. Wellington’s cousin. The

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

and commanding as he

deep silence. No one dared

tension and an

today. She had intentionally come down with her son, as she was firmly opposed

Dominick suddenly announced to

voice cut

casting a glance at Dominick before he

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orderly fashion, having prepared an elaborate menu to welcome the Reed family. It was a gathering George had initially

to a meal charged with a serious atmosphere. Occasionally, Stella lightened the mood with some talk about the company’s affairs, and Courtney kept a smiling face as she discussed the mundane matters of

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

and Kevin’s persistent

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

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