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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busy lately, probably won’t have much time for you, and well, you know Jessica

you. I know. Why are you so annoying? I’m not going to fall for Dominick. I know

angrily sent him a

her

living with Dominick day in and day out… It

mad. I won’t mention those things anymore. Actually, Dominick has been really busy lately, so he hasn’t

message he had just sent and thought for a moment. Since Dominick was busy with Jessica, he was probably

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

door, her actions freezing upon hearing

the way, Stephanie, did Dominick come back to

didn’t reply to him. She straightened her clothes,

Stephanie’s surprise, she ran into Dominick as soon

wasn’t just Dominick who had returned. The Reeds were

are you doing

wrapping his right arm around her waist and leading her

she turned to

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

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

its opulent

quietly next to Dominick while Gary and Courtney were seated across from them. George sat at the head of the table, and everyone

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

the wedding, we’ll plan it

held the Wellington family in high regard, but

her father belittled her, her head

that there is no love between her and Mr. Wellington. It was just an accidental pregnancy.

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

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

finished speaking, two figures strode into the

Stella entered gracefully, laughing as she carried bags

expressions a mix of surprise

his head, his gaze shifting towards George,

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

allying with the Wellington family through marriage

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

grand hall of Wellington Villa fell into a deep silence. No one dared to

with tension and an unsettling

She had intentionally

is served.” Dominick suddenly announced

cut

silent. George scowled, casting a glance at Dominick before he began making his way toward the dining

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family. It was a gathering

Occasionally, Stella lightened the mood with some talk about the company’s affairs, and Courtney kept

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

and Kevin’s persistent stare

feeling even more out of place with the

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