Crossroads

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“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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man who maintained a cool distance, making

crew occupied in the main building and the students on

the back gate, and belare him stood

abruptly, his gaze fixed on

“Dominick,” Jessica called softly,

drifted to the milkshake shop, while her expression was a mix of restrained emotions. Yet, there

that shop often?”

“Very sweet.”

two words with a hint of

were

have a sweet

towards s

while she, behind the glass window,

aback by his words, and she was unable to gauge his thoughts at this

of a girl experiencing

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

is it because…” Jessica’s voice grew softer,

hassle to change

his reply, then averted his gaze from the milkshake shop, as if it

the front gate, leaving Jessica rooted in

his

was a mix of emotions as she watched

now?” An

Six y

was on the brink of closure. 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 owned

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began noticing that her family’s milkshake shop was receiving large orders in the dead of night from sales representatives, ranging from

basically sending money to her

was Dominick who sent people over. It really was him, but didn’t he do

pale as something

youl No wonder you were able to

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

swiftly turned around, arrogantly lifting her chin to glare

disdainfully

“Indeed, Dominick is the one helping me. How does

glared at her. “Jessica,

had been building. Last year, renowned actors from all over were vying for roles, and after Courtney finally secured the lead through her connections, everything seemed to be set, only to be snatched away at the last moment

face, Courtney gritted her

you know why?” Courtney suddenly lowered her voice and laughed coldly. “Because

hearing Stephanie’s name, but was soon replaced by a fleeting, complex

say?” Her voice

Dominick

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 buildings is actually Gary Reed, Caelorium’s wealthiest

in an instant

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

daughter, despite her struggles, has shown resilience. She’s been self–sufficient since high school, caring

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,