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

charm. With the film crew occupied in the main building and the students on

of the back gate, and belare him

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

often?”

“Very sweet.”

uttering two words with a hint

were too

didn’t have a sweet tooth,

gaze towards s

back in time, with him standing here while she, behind the glass window, busied herself making those

and she was unable to gauge

of a girl experiencing the first stirrings of

a large number of milkshakes! Excitement surged within Jessica with this

is it because…” Jessica’s voice grew

to change jobs… Get

out his reply, then averted his gaze from the milkshake

front gate,

did his

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

words just now?” An inexplicable sense of unease settled

Six y

following six months, it sold nearly a million cups of milkshake, a staggering feat that revitalized the

because her family owned the milkshake

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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 a few hundred to tens of thousands of

basically sending money to her family at that

Dominick who sent people over. It really was him, but didn’t he do that to help my

complexion turned pale as something suddenly

it’s Mr. Wellington supporting youl No wonder

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

voice, Jessica swiftly turned around, arrogantly lifting her chin to glare at

she disdainfully

stepped forward with a fake smile. “Indeed, Dominick is the one helping me. How does it feel? Are you

her. “Jessica, you’re

remake had been building. Last year, renowned actors from all over were vying for roles, and after Courtney finally secured the lead through her connections, everything

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

disgusted by you. Do you know why?” Courtney suddenly lowered her

initial arrogance waned upon hearing Stephanie’s name, but

did you say?” Her voice cut through

Dominick brought home, Stephanie,

as she watched Jessica’s expression change, 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

face turned pale in an instant

remembered how she had mocked Stephanie for her humble background

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

of Dominick? Hah, what are you? You were with him for