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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a man who maintained a cool distance, making others tread

century–old high school exuded a timeless charm. With the film crew occupied in the

gate, and

his gaze fixed on

“Dominick,” Jessica called softly,

a mix of restrained emotions. Yet, there were questions she couldn’t stop

that shop often?” She gestured

“Very sweet.”

reminisced, uttering two words with a hint

milkshakes were

didn’t have a sweet

gaze towards s the milkshake

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

by his words, and she was

reminiscent of a girl

ago, he was indeed the one who ordered a

voice grew

to change

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

towards the front gate,

his

she watched

those words just now?” An inexplicable sense of unease settled

Six y

closure. However, within the following six months, it sold nearly a million cups of

well aware of this because

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ago, 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 cups, with loose production deadlines

basically sending money to

him, but didn’t he do that to help my

as something suddenly struck

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

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

Jessica swiftly turned around, arrogantly lifting her

disdainfully

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

her. “Jessica, you’re

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

at Jessica’s smug and arrogant face, Courtney gritted her

see your 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 stupid daughter of

Stephanie’s name, but

Her voice cut through the air, sharp with

know? The girl Dominick brought home,

felt a surge of satisfaction as she watched Jessica’s expression change, her laughter bold and unrestrained. “Surprised, aren’t you? Few

pale in an instant at the

had mocked Stephanie for her humble background that morning, yet

since high school, caring for

Hah, what are you? You were