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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was a man who maintained a cool distance, making others tread

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

back gate, and belare him stood a

halted abruptly, his gaze fixed on the milkshake shop across the

“Dominick,” Jessica called softly,

milkshake shop, while her expression was a mix

shop often?”

“Very sweet.”

words with a hint

were

didn’t have a sweet tooth,

towards s the milkshake

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

aback by his words, and she was

her cheeks flush, reminiscent of a girl experiencing the

ordered a large number of milkshakes! Excitement surged within

is it because…” Jessica’s voice grew softer, tinged with suppressed

to

his gaze from the milkshake shop, as if it

front gate, leaving

his words

mix of emotions as she watched his tall,

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

Six y

six months, it sold nearly a million cups of milkshake, a staggering

well aware of this because her family owned

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of night from sales representatives, ranging

were basically sending money to her family at that

was Dominick who sent people over. It really was him, but didn’t he

turned pale as something suddenly

turns out it’s Mr. Wellington supporting youl No

Courtney’s voice rang out, devoid of any attempt

voice, Jessica swiftly turned around, arrogantly

she disdainfully

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

at her. “Jessica,

for roles, and after Courtney finally secured the lead through her connections, everything

arrogant face, Courtney

know why?” Courtney

upon hearing Stephanie’s name, but was soon replaced by a

you say?” Her voice cut through the

didn’t know? The girl Dominick

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

turned pale in an instant at

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

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

she goes. Do you think you’re special just because of Dominick? Hah, what are you? You were with him for three years and didn’t get pregnant.