Crossroads

Chapter 53

“My movie crew is currently filming our scenes here…

Jessica gazed at the man before her, her cheeks tinged with a delicate blush as she asked shyly, “Dominick, how do I look in this student. uniform? Do you think I look nice?”

This was a colossal production remade by Halo Films with a staggering investment of twenty million dollars. It told the story of a bold female student during the age of nationalism who accidentally saved the most powerful and handsome warlord of the time. Their love, misunderstandings, and shared commitment to the revolutionary cause form the heart–wrenching narrative.

Originally, Jessica wasn’t the lead actress in this drama. The media was skeptical about the sudden change in the leading roles and how Jessica’s gentle demeanor contrasted with the heroine’s personality in the script.

Dominick lowered his gaze to her face, his deep eyes filled with contemplation as he murmured, “Yeah, you look good in it.”

Jessica was astonished to hear his praise.

She knew Dominick’s reserved nature made it unlikely for him to compliment others and had just wanted to tease him a little.

As she looked at his handsome profile, her heart swelled with pride and admiration.

“Jessica, you have to keep at it. With Mr. Wellington’s support, you have to work hard and not let those outsiders look down on you,” Annie Folbre, Jessica’s manager chimed in, smiling eagerly as she approached them.

“Mr. Wellington, are you here to visit the set? Would you like to come in and take a break with our crew?” Annie asked excitedly.

Speculations swirled within the inner circle about Jessica’s influential connections. If Dominick were to grace them with his presence today.

it would set a precedent for the future, dictating the compliance of even the most esteemed directors.

Dominick paid no heed to Annie, his gaze sweeping the surroundings with a complexity that betrayed his thoughts.

The place still looked the same as six years ago, but….

“I just happened to pass by.”

Dominick’s voice was devoid of warmth as he withdrew his hand, gently but firmly pushing Jessica away.

He wasn’t there to visit her.

Jessica felt a pang of embarrassment as she watched him stride purposefully into the campus, dismissing her presence entirely.

‘If he’s not here to visit me, then why did he come?” she wondered.

Annie urgently nudged Jessica forward and whispered, “Dominick seems troubled. Follow him and offer some comfort. Men, when in despair, often sought the solace of a woman’s gentle care.”

“Dominick, is everything alright with the company?”

Jessica hastened after him, her voice soft and comforting.

Dominick cast a sidelong glance at her, neither acknowledging nor dismissing her presence.

The two walked in silence around the campus. Jessica observed his familiarity with the school but hesitated to ask further as she was daunted by his stoic demeanor.

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a cool distance, making others tread cautiously and

a timeless charm. With the film crew occupied in the

of the back gate, and belare him stood a

halted abruptly, his gaze fixed on the milkshake

“Dominick,” Jessica called softly,

milkshake shop, while her expression was a mix of

you frequent that shop often?” She gestured nervously towards the milkshake

“Very sweet.”

reminisced, uttering two words with a hint of

were

have a sweet tooth,

towards s the

back in time, with him standing here while she, behind the glass window, busied herself

was taken aback by his words, and she was

girl experiencing the first stirrings of infatuation,

ago, he was indeed the one who ordered a large number of milkshakes! Excitement surged within Jessica with this

it because…” Jessica’s voice grew softer, tinged with suppressed

it’s a hassle to change jobs… Get home

gaze from the milkshake

front gate, leaving Jessica

his

emotions as she watched his tall, resolute figure recede

did he mean by those words just now?” An inexplicable sense of unease settled in

Six y

However, within the following six months, it sold nearly a million cups of milkshake, a staggering feat that revitalized the once–dwindling business and

because her family

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orders in the dead of night from sales representatives, ranging from a few hundred to tens of thousands of cups, with loose

money to

was him, but didn’t he do that to help my family? Then

complexion turned pale as

Mr. Wellington supporting youl No wonder you

figure approached from behind, and Courtney’s voice rang out, devoid of any attempt to conceal

swiftly turned around,

she disdainfully

then stepped forward with a fake smile. “Indeed, Dominick is

her. “Jessica, you’re

Last year, renowned actors from all over were vying for roles, and after Courtney finally secured the lead through her

at Jessica’s smug and arrogant face, Courtney gritted her teeth

I can’t help but feel disgusted by you. Do you know why?” Courtney suddenly lowered her voice and laughed coldly. “Because your face looks almost identical to Stephanic,

Stephanie’s name, but was soon replaced

What did you say?” Her voice cut through

know? The girl Dominick brought home, Stephanie,

felt a surge of satisfaction as she watched Jessica’s expression change, her laughter bold and unrestrained. “Surprised, aren’t you? Few know that the girl scraping by in Havencrest’s rundown

in an instant at the

had mocked Stephanie for her humble background that morning, yet she turned out

shown resilience. She’s been self–sufficient since high school, caring for her ailing aunt. Jessica,

finds a helping hand wherever she goes. Do you think you’re special just because of Dominick? Hah, what are you? You were with him for three years and didn’t get pregnant. Yet Stephanie, after just one