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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..

she was carrying twins, it didn’t look obvious, but she could feel the little life inside

married me because I was pregnant. This

Dominick, she felt

out of bed, forcing herself not

moment, her phone beside the bed suddenly

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the screen. It was Diana from the sanatorium, and she immediately

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

she alright? Why did she faint out

had been staying at the nursing home

and the doctors and nurses

Reed. Diana is

told me yesterday.” Stephanie didn’t mean

insisted we not contact you yesterday,” the nurse explained

watching TV alone in her room and

Stephanie asked,

your divorce with

already know about

have you been hiding your divorce from me all this time? If I

voice, Stephanie felt a mix of surprise and

she said, her expression

gave way 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, her right hand tightly gripping the phone, saying, “I understand

her mother’s suicide

don’t have to worry about me.” She was silent for a while and whispered, “I am not fond of Kevin anymore, and whoever he

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you didn’t tell me, I know you haven’t been happy

calm, tinged with sadness. “You suffered with me when we left the Reed family. I can’t do

didn’t…” Stephanie almost

just be a blessing.” Diana didn’t delve further and tried to suppress those memories. She knew this pain well and didn’t

looking down at

understand,” she

the luxurious and spacious bedroom, her gaze lingering on his

whispered

to admit that falling for a man like him was all

sure if it was

little liking for him, no matter how much

man she

involved, and even if she did like

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

the bedroom, she suddenly got up and, once again, unwilling to give up,

turned the doorknob and found it

but there was no

joy, and even George and Brad attended. However,

her going out. Perhaps he felt that her going

“Stephanie didn’t come?”

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

celebrities in attendance.

Vincent and Scott were already present, sipping drinks and chatting in a

did you forbid her from

on

glass but

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