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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making others tread cautiously and refrain from getting too

film crew occupied in the

the back gate, and belare him

abruptly, his gaze fixed on the milkshake shop across

“Dominick,” Jessica called softly,

mix of restrained emotions.

that shop often?” She gestured nervously towards the

“Very sweet.”

uttering two words with

milkshakes were

a

towards s the milkshake

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

aback by his words, and she

cheeks flush, reminiscent of a girl experiencing the first stirrings of

indeed the one who ordered a

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

to change jobs… Get

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

strode purposefully back towards the front gate, leaving Jessica

his

as she watched his tall, resolute figure recede into

did he mean by those words just now?” An inexplicable sense of unease settled in Jessica’s

Six y

street struggled with poor management and was on the brink of closure. 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 to newfound

this because her family owned

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milkshake shop was receiving large orders in the dead of night from sales representatives, ranging

money to

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

pale as something suddenly

No wonder you were able to snatch

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

the voice, Jessica swiftly turned around, arrogantly lifting her chin to

disdainfully murmured the

a fake smile. “Indeed, Dominick is the one

her. “Jessica, you’re

high–budget 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 seemed to be set, only to be snatched away at the last moment

and arrogant face, Courtney

can’t help but feel disgusted by you. Do you know why?” Courtney

but

say?” Her voice cut through the air, sharp with

didn’t know? The girl Dominick brought home, Stephanie, is

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

face turned pale in an instant

Stephanie for her humble

been self–sufficient since high school, caring for her ailing aunt. Jessica,

because of Dominick? Hah, what are you? You were with him for three years and didn’t get