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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..

carrying twins, it didn’t

married me because I was pregnant. This

Dominick, she felt an

got out of bed, forcing herself not to think about

moment, her phone beside the bed suddenly

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on the screen. It was Diana from the sanatorium, and

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

out

the nursing home

the doctors and nurses

to worry too much, Ms. Reed. Diana

have told me yesterday.” Stephanie didn’t mean to blame. She was just

contact you yesterday,” the nurse explained with a hint of

she was watching TV alone in her room

Stephanie asked,

your divorce

know

hiding your divorce from me all this time? If I hadn’t seen the news coverage of Kevin’s wedding with that

felt a mix of surprise and

sorry,” she said, her

and I’m angry that my own heart condition is burdening you.” Diana’s voice trembled 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 problems? My sister

mother’s suicide

ago, You don’t have to worry about me.” She was silent for a while and whispered,

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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

Stephanie almost

in love with people 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

the phone, looking down at her

understand,” she

the luxurious and spacious bedroom, her

she whispered his

to admit that falling for a man like

wasn’t sure if it

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

man she

and even if she

Dominick and Claire? Why did he help

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

turned the doorknob and

week, but

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

going out. Perhaps he felt that

“Stephanie didn’t come?”

in full swing at the

celebrities in attendance.

the event hadn’t officially started yet, but Vincent and Scott were

forbid

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

the glass but

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