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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a cool distance, making others tread cautiously and refrain from

crew occupied in the main building and the students

of the back gate, and belare him stood

gaze fixed on the

“Dominick,” Jessica called softly,

a mix of restrained emotions. Yet, there were questions she

that shop often?” She gestured nervously towards the

“Very sweet.”

words with a hint of

milkshakes were

didn’t have a

gaze towards s the

with him standing here while she, behind the glass window, busied

was taken aback by his words, and she

a girl experiencing

one who ordered a large number of milkshakes! Excitement surged within Jessica

is it because…” Jessica’s voice grew

a hassle to

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

towards the front gate, leaving Jessica rooted

did his

was a mix of emotions as she watched his tall,

by those words just now?” An inexplicable sense

Six y

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

was well aware of this because her family

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was receiving large orders in the dead of night from sales representatives, ranging from a few hundred to tens of thousands of cups, with loose production

were basically sending money to her family at that

people over. It really was him, but didn’t

turned pale as

Wellington supporting youl No wonder you were able to snatch

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

the voice, Jessica swiftly turned around, arrogantly lifting

disdainfully murmured

is the one helping

glared at her.

Last year, renowned actors from all over were vying for roles, and after Courtney finally secured

and arrogant face,

why?” Courtney suddenly lowered her voice and laughed

hearing Stephanie’s name, but was soon replaced

say?” Her voice cut

you didn’t know? The girl Dominick brought

her laughter bold and unrestrained. “Surprised, aren’t you? Few know that the girl scraping by in Havencrest’s rundown buildings is actually Gary Reed, Caelorium’s wealthiest man’s, only

pale in an

had mocked Stephanie for her humble background that morning,

resilience. She’s been self–sufficient since high school, caring for her ailing aunt.

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