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 man who maintained a cool distance, making others tread cautiously and refrain from getting too

school exuded a timeless charm. With the film crew occupied in the main building and the students on vacation, the back gate

back gate, and belare him stood a quaint

fixed on the milkshake shop

“Dominick,” Jessica called softly,

the milkshake shop, while her expression was a mix of restrained emotions. Yet, there were questions she couldn’t stop herself

you frequent that shop often?” She gestured nervously

“Very sweet.”

reminisced, uttering two words with a hint

were too

have a sweet

gaze towards s

a journey back in time, with him standing here while she, behind the glass

she was unable to gauge his thoughts at this

her cheeks flush, reminiscent of a girl experiencing the first stirrings of infatuation,

one who ordered a large number of milkshakes! Excitement

voice grew softer, tinged with suppressed excitement

it’s a hassle to change jobs… Get

cryptically tossed out his reply, then averted his gaze from the

purposefully back towards the front gate,

his

expression was a mix of emotions as she watched his tall,

did he mean by those words just now?” An inexplicable

Six y

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

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from sales representatives, ranging from a few hundred

were basically sending money to her family at that

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

turned pale as

it’s Mr. Wellington supporting youl No wonder you were able to snatch my

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

Jessica swiftly turned around, arrogantly lifting her chin to

disdainfully murmured

“Indeed, Dominick is the one

her. “Jessica, you’re

for roles, and after Courtney

face, Courtney gritted

feel disgusted by you. Do you know why?” Courtney suddenly lowered her voice and laughed coldly. “Because your face

waned upon hearing Stephanie’s name, but was soon

What did you say?” Her voice cut through the air, sharp with

you didn’t know? The girl Dominick brought home, Stephanie, is

“Surprised, aren’t you? Few know that the girl scraping by in Havencrest’s rundown buildings is

in an

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

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

what are you? You were with him for three