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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..

three months. Perhaps because she was thin, although she was carrying twins, it

me because I was pregnant. This marriage would eventually end, and

of Dominick, she felt

of bed, forcing

her phone beside the bed suddenly

100

the number displayed on the screen. It was Diana from

on the other end quickly said, “Ms, Reed, your aunt suddenly

did she faint out of

the nursing home for

and nurses there were quite

much, Ms. Reed. Diana is fine. I’m just following

yesterday.” Stephanie didn’t mean

not contact you yesterday,” the nurse

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

Stephanie asked,

your divorce

know about

divorce from me all this time? If I hadn’t seen the news coverage of Kevin’s wedding with that woman Claire Peterson on TV, were you planning to keep it from

voice, Stephanie felt a

sorry,” she said, her expression

to such cold tones. “Steffi, you know why I’m upset. I’m angry that you haven’t told me anything, and I’m angry that my own heart condition is burdening you.” Diana’s voice trembled with emotion,

of her mother’s suicide made Stephanie

while and whispered, “I am

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you

calm, tinged with sadness. “You suffered with me when we left the Reed family. I can’t do anything for you now. I’m just worried you’ll

Stephanie

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 Stephanie to make the

looking down at

she responded

around the luxurious

whispered his

a man like

wasn’t sure if it was

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

was the man

and even

is the connection between Dominick and Claire? Why did he help her?‘ Stephanie was very curious about

long time in the bedroom, she suddenly got up and, once again, unwilling to give up, headed

turned the doorknob and

times this week, but there was no chance of getting

The entire Wellington family was filled with joy, and even George and Brad attended. However, Stephanie stayed home. She didn’t go

her going out. Perhaps he felt that

“Stephanie didn’t come?”

the Gordon

celebrities in attendance.

started yet, but Vincent and Scott were already present, sipping drinks

forbid

sitting across from him on the sofa, then handed him a glass of

the glass but

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