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In the past week, every time Stephanie passed by the study, her gaze lingered on the sturdy door, her expression complex as she yearned to

enter.

The old documents in the study fueled various speculations in her mind, yet she never had the opportunity to explore them.

Dominick was busy with the group’s 50th–anniversary celebration, and Vincent and the others frequently visited. They spent late hours in the study discussing matters.

“I didn’t attend the opening ceremony of the new company in Westerfield…”

They had just finished breakfast when Dominick’s phone began buzzing.

His face darkened upon receiving a report, his voice cold as he reprimanded. “You can’t even get such a simple task right!”

Stephanie couldn’t help but sneak a glance at him upon hearing the anger in his voice.

The company seemed to be facing some trouble. It was unusual for Dominick, who usually remained indifferent to business matters.

“Is it Wyatt and the others…” Even George, who was sitting in the middle of the sofa, raised his eyes and looked at him:

Dominick’s face showed a hint of anger, and he hung up the phone without answering George’s words.

“After all, they have been with the company for thirty years. Don’t go too far on this, George reminded vaguely.

With Dominick in charge of the company now, the retired George wouldn’t interfere too much.

Suddenly, George turned to Stephanie beside him. “Steffi, you’ve learned social dancing, haven’t you? Tonight is the Innovate Group’s 50th

dance…” anniversary gala, and you’re needed for the opening

“She won’t be going,” Dominick interjected coldly.

Stephanie faltered. A mix of emotions crossed her face as she lowered her head without protest.

The Innovate Group’s 50th–anniversary gala must be grand, with Dominick and his partner leading the first dance.

It was evident that his partner wasn’t her.

It should be Jessica.

After spending some time accompanying George, Stephanie retired to her bedroom.

She wasn’t intentionally paying attention to Jessica, but Jessica had recently posted a wedding photo from three years ago, quickly becoming the talk of the town.

It was because the man in the photo, with his stern profile, was presumed to be the renowned scion of the Wellington family, the CEO of the Innovate Group.

The media dared not report much about Dominick, so this time, Jessica took the initiative to post that photo, which was quite shocking to people. Some even speculated that Jessica had already married Dominick.

“No wonder she despises me so much,” Stephanie muttered as she sat on the bed and checked her phone. Then she lay down, staring at the ceiling.

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She pondered, “If it weren’t for me getting pregnant with Dominick’s child, he would have undoubtedly married Jessica upon her retum.

Stephanie subconsciously stroked her abdomen..

thin, although she was carrying twins, it didn’t look obvious, but she could feel the

because I was pregnant. This marriage would eventually

of Dominick, she felt an inexplicable

got out of bed,

moment, her phone beside the bed

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looked at the number displayed on the screen. It was Diana from the sanatorium, and she

nurse on the other end quickly said, “Ms, Reed, your

she alright? Why did she faint out of

staying at the nursing home for two

nurses

Reed. Diana is

didn’t mean to

insisted we not contact you yesterday,” the nurse explained

she continued, “I’m not entirely sure about the details. Her health has been much better lately. Yesterday, she was watching TV

news?” Stephanie

divorce

already know

phone from the nurse, her voice laden with anger. “Steffi, why have you been hiding your divorce from me all this time? If

felt a mix

she said, her expression

with emotion, her right hand tightly gripping the phone, saying, “I understand you were concerned about my

suicide made Stephanie even

don’t have to worry about me.” She was silent for a while

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even if you didn’t tell me, I know you haven’t been happy these past few

the Reed family. I can’t do anything for you now. I’m just worried you’ll sacrifice

Stephanie almost

shouldn’t. It’ll only bring you pain. Leading an ordinary life might just be a blessing.” Diana didn’t delve further and tried to suppress those memories. She knew this pain well and didn’t want

looking

understand,” she

looked around the luxurious

she whispered his

falling for a man like him

wasn’t sure if it was

she might have a little liking for him, no matter how much she denied it. She

man she shouldn’t fall

wouldn’t let herself get too deeply involved, and even if

Claire? Why did he help her?‘ Stephanie was

bedroom, she suddenly got

turned the doorknob and

this week, but there was no chance

George and Brad attended. However, Stephanie stayed home. She didn’t go

her going out. Perhaps he

“Stephanie didn’t come?”

was in full swing at the Gordon Hotel, with charity events, prominent figures, and even

celebrities in attendance.

in the evening, the event hadn’t officially started yet, but Vincent and Scott were already present, sipping

did you forbid her from

man sitting across from him on the sofa, then handed him a

glass but remained

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