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 others tread cautiously and refrain

in the main building and the students on vacation, the back

gate, and belare him stood a

fixed on the milkshake shop across

“Dominick,” Jessica called softly,

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

frequent that shop often?” She gestured nervously towards

“Very sweet.”

words with a

were too

have a

gaze towards s the milkshake shop

she, behind the glass window, busied herself making those milkshakes

by his words, and she was unable to gauge

girl experiencing the

indeed the one who ordered a large number of milkshakes! Excitement

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

to change jobs…

from the milkshake shop, as if it held

purposefully back towards the front gate, leaving Jessica

did his

a mix of emotions as she watched his

words just now?”

Six y

on the brink of closure. However, within the following six months,

was well aware of this because her family

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large orders in the dead of night from sales representatives, ranging from a few hundred to tens of

money to her family at that

It really was him, but didn’t he do that

turned pale as something

turns out it’s Mr. Wellington supporting youl No

figure approached from behind, and Courtney’s voice rang out,

swiftly turned around, arrogantly lifting her chin to

she disdainfully

Dominick is the

glared at her. “Jessica,

from all over were vying for roles, and after Courtney finally

face, Courtney gritted her teeth

face, 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, that stupid

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

did you say?” Her voice cut through

know? The girl Dominick brought

she watched Jessica’s expression change, her laughter bold and unrestrained. “Surprised, aren’t you? Few know that the girl scraping by in

pale in an instant at

humble background that morning, yet she turned

high school, caring for her

you think you’re special just because of Dominick? Hah, what are you? You were with him for