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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 little life

me because I was pregnant. This marriage

felt an inexplicable hint of

startled. She quickly got out of bed, forcing

this moment, her phone beside the bed suddenly

100

the number displayed on the screen. It was Diana from the

the nurse on the other end quickly said,

alright? Why did she faint out of the blue?”

had been staying at the

and nurses there were

Diana is fine.

didn’t

the nurse

watching TV alone in her room and suddenly started cursing at

Stephanie

your divorce

know about

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

a mix of surprise and

she said,

with emotion, her right hand tightly gripping the phone, saying, “I understand you were concerned about my health and hesitated to tell me. But why did Kevin divorce you? Why did he marry Claire Peterson? Did those Peterson sisters harass you again, causing

mother’s suicide made Stephanie even

was silent for a while and whispered, “I am not fond of Kevin anymore, and whoever he

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me, I know you haven’t

left the Reed family. I can’t do anything

didn’t…” Stephanie almost

you 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

the phone, looking down at

understand,” she

looked around the luxurious and spacious bedroom, her gaze lingering

whispered

admit that falling for a man like him was all too

sure if it

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

was the man she shouldn’t

wouldn’t let herself get too deeply involved, and even if she did like him,

did he help her?‘ Stephanie was very curious about

got up and, once again, unwilling to give up, headed

doorknob

several times this week, but there was no chance

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

like her going out. Perhaps he

“Stephanie didn’t come?”

Innovate Group’s anniversary celebration was in full swing at the Gordon Hotel, with charity

celebrities in attendance.

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

you forbid her

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

glass

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