Crossroads

Chapter 51

Around eight o’clock in the evening, Stephanie returned to the hotel from the milkshake shop. After taking a bath, she lay on the bed, but she could not fall asleep.

Jessica is Regina’s biological daughter?” she pondered, clutching the quilt tightly.

Regina Smith, the owner of the milkshake shop, was a single mother with a daughter named Betty. However, Stephanie had never met Betty. All she knew was that Betty dropped out of junior high and often stayed out late.

It turned out that Jessica was Betty Smith.

It seemed that Jessica had undergone plastic surgery and also hid her true identity from Dominick. But why did she lie to him?

‘Should I tell Dominick?‘ Stephanie hesitated, glancing at her phone.

However, Dominick was still away on his business trip to Paente, and he disliked others meddling in his affairs with Jessica.

Thinking it over, Stephanie’s expression darkened. ‘Forget it. I don’t want to get scolded for no reason.’

However, there was another matter…

“At that time, you were working part–time in my shop. You’re probably aware that many of your male classmates only came to the shop for you. But there was a man who was different…” Regina’s words from earlier replayed in Stephanie’s mind.

“No wonder there were always massive orders whenever I was on the night shift,” she mused, remembering her high school days.

That year, she had just left the Reed family’s care. Refusing to rely on them financially, she juggled school and her part–time job, where she often worked the night shift in her senior year due to the heavy workload of her classes in the morning.

But every time she worked the night shift, strange things happened. Salesmen would show up and order over a hundred cups of milkshakes, claiming it was for their company or charity events.

Regina would come over to help with the large orders, and afterward, she would ask Stephanie to return home to rest. Those night shifts usually lasted only two hours, yet she received the highest commission.

“Who sent those men to buy the milkshakes?‘ she wondered.

Too tired to dwell on it, Stephanie decided to let it go. Back then, she was focused on her studies and work, with no memory of that

mysterious man.

She woke at five o’clock the next morning.

Stephanie sat on the edge of the bed for a moment, realizing the early rising habit she had picked up from when she stayed at Wellington Villa. Turning her head, she cast an awkward glance at the spot beside her…

Surprisingly, thoughts of Dominick crossed her mind.

Swiftly finishing her breakfast and packing her bag, she then prepared to visit her grandmother at the hospital. Strangely, she felt a growing sense of belonging with Wellington Villa, but she couldn’t pinpoint when this feeling had taken root.

However, as she stepped out of the hotel lobby, she unexpectedly encountered someone familiar.

“Get in the car.”

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hotel entrance, seemingly waiting specifically for her, and the cold

car, wondering, ‘What could she possibly

of me?” Jessica smirked in the

the rear door and climbed in by herself. In response, Jessica’s expression turned icy. She

door to the restaurant’s private room closed behind them, Jessica

her in bewilderment,

confusion, Jessica sneered,

a cigarette

quickly stood up from her chair,

in her presence when she was pregnant. Now, faced with the arrogance of

and her jealousy grew as she said, “Name your price to get rid

Stephanie replied, meeting

grew cold, her gaze piercing. “You schemed your way into Dominick’s life while I was away for three years. But

rivets on the shoulders, she looked utterly arrogant, which was a stark contrast

the right to fight with you, but the baby is mine…” Stephanie had a sense of self–awareness, but there

Dominick once you give birth to his

you give birth. And

expression flickered with complex emotions upon

child!”

the media outlets dare to report any negative news about me,” Jessica

she warned coldly, “Anyone who opposes

Ross‘ legs, and he ended up in the hospital. Stéphanie, if you dare to cross me, I’ll complain to Dominick and

misery!”

right hand tightened slightly as she stared

I won’t interfere in your affairs with Dominick,” she said in a small voice as she

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forced her to adopt this submissive stance, but she never intended to compete with Jessica

expression turning grim as she ordered, “Can’t you understand what I’m saying? I want you to get rid of this

wants kids, I can bear his children. Your child is only going to be

like that?” Stephanie looked up defiantly, her eyes blazing with anger. “You can say whatever you want about me, but don’t involve my child. I’m

dare you oppose me?” Jessica

you have to compare with me? Don’t think you can deceive Dominick

got plastic surgery?” Stephanie chuckled coldly as she looked at Jessica. “Betty Smith, I should be the one asking you why you’ve

widened momentarily at her words, before they were filled with fury. “What nonsense are you

Caelorium. You had plastic surgery, and you also concealed your background from Dominick. You’ve deceived him in

up!” Jessica shouted

even if I had plastic surgery? Plastic surgery is common procedure in our circle. Even if Dominick finds out, he

mind!”

sinister as she glared at Stephanie. “You also saw the photo in Dominick’s pocket watch in the press, and you went for plastic surgery to look like the girl in the photo, right? But

was his true love… Stephanie felt uncomfortable as Jessica’s words

and Stephanie looked up

It was him.

care who Dominick

off guard and the man grabbed her by the wrist,