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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man who maintained a cool distance, making others tread cautiously

film crew occupied in the

back gate, and belare him stood

fixed on the milkshake shop across

“Dominick,” Jessica called softly,

expression was a mix of restrained emotions. Yet,

that shop often?” She gestured nervously towards the

“Very sweet.”

reminisced, uttering two words with a hint

were

didn’t have a sweet

towards s the milkshake shop

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

words, and she was

girl experiencing the first stirrings of infatuation, gazing

who ordered a large number of milkshakes! Excitement surged within

because…” Jessica’s voice grew softer,

it’s a hassle to change

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

purposefully back towards the front gate, leaving Jessica rooted

his

was a mix of emotions as she watched his tall, resolute figure recede into the

mean by those words just now?” An inexplicable sense of unease

Six y

following six months, it sold nearly a million cups of milkshake, a staggering feat that revitalized the once–dwindling business and propelled

was well aware of this because

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from sales representatives, ranging from a few

to her

was him, but

pale as something

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

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

voice, Jessica swiftly turned around, arrogantly

disdainfully murmured

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

at her.

Courtney finally secured the lead

Jessica’s smug and arrogant face, Courtney gritted her teeth in anger,

Courtney

but was soon replaced by a

voice cut through the air, sharp

know? The girl Dominick brought home,

her laughter bold and unrestrained. “Surprised, aren’t you? Few know that

turned pale in an

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

self–sufficient since high school, caring for her ailing aunt. Jessica, don’t underestimate

hand wherever she goes. Do you think you’re special just because of Dominick? Hah, what are you? You were with him for three