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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who maintained a cool distance, making others

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

out of the back gate, and

his gaze fixed on the

“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 from

shop often?” She gestured

“Very sweet.”

two words with

milkshakes were too

have a sweet

gaze towards s the milkshake

she, behind the glass

aback by his words, and she was unable

a girl experiencing the first stirrings of infatuation, gazing up at him

was indeed the one who ordered a

it because…” Jessica’s voice grew softer,

hassle to change jobs… Get

reply, then averted his gaze from the

strode purposefully back towards the front gate, leaving Jessica rooted in

did his

expression was a mix of emotions as she

now?” An inexplicable sense of unease settled in Jessica’s

Six y

the street struggled with poor management and was on the brink of closure. However, within the following six

aware of this because her family owned

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

money to her

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

pale as something

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

arrogant figure approached from behind, and Courtney’s voice

Jessica swiftly turned around, arrogantly lifting her chin to

disdainfully murmured the

with a fake smile. “Indeed, Dominick is

glared at her. “Jessica,

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 by

Jessica’s smug and arrogant 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

arrogance waned upon hearing Stephanie’s name, but was

voice cut through the air, sharp with

The girl Dominick brought home,

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

face turned pale in an instant

for her humble background that morning,

been self–sufficient since high

helping hand wherever she goes. Do you think you’re special just because of Dominick? Hah, what