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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maintained a cool distance, making

century–old high school exuded a timeless charm. With the film crew occupied in the main building and the

gate, and belare him stood a

fixed on the

“Dominick,” Jessica called softly,

mix of restrained emotions. Yet, there were questions she couldn’t stop herself

shop often?” She gestured nervously towards

“Very sweet.”

reminisced, uttering two words with a hint

were

a

gaze towards s the

in time, with him standing here while she, behind

she was unable

focused gaze made her cheeks flush, reminiscent of a girl experiencing the first stirrings of infatuation, gazing

indeed the one who ordered a large number

is it because…” Jessica’s voice grew

a hassle to change jobs… Get

from the milkshake shop, as if it held

strode purposefully back towards the front gate,

did his words

emotions as she watched his

words just now?” An

Six y

the following six months, it sold nearly a million cups of milkshake, a staggering feat that

because her family

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night from sales representatives, ranging from a

money to her family

It really was him, but didn’t he

turned pale as something

Wellington supporting youl No wonder you were able to snatch my

and Courtney’s voice

voice, Jessica swiftly turned around, arrogantly lifting her

disdainfully murmured

forward with a fake smile. “Indeed, Dominick is the one helping me. How does it feel?

her.

Halo Films‘ high–budget remake had been building. Last year, renowned actors from all over were vying for roles, and after Courtney finally

Jessica’s smug and arrogant face, Courtney gritted her

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

hearing Stephanie’s name, but was soon replaced by

Her voice cut

Dominick brought

felt a surge of satisfaction as she watched Jessica’s expression change, her laughter bold and unrestrained. “Surprised, aren’t you? Few know

face turned pale in an

for her humble background that morning, yet she

high school,

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