Crossroads

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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 didn’t look obvious, but she could

was pregnant. This marriage would eventually end, and

felt an inexplicable hint

got out of bed, forcing herself not to

her phone

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looked at the number displayed on the screen. It was Diana

other end quickly said, “Ms, Reed,

she alright? Why did she faint out of the blue?” Stephanie immediately grew

the nursing home for two

and nurses there were quite familiar with

have to worry too much, Ms. Reed. Diana is fine. I’m just following protocol

told me yesterday.” Stephanie didn’t mean to

insisted we not contact you yesterday,” the nurse explained with a hint

watching TV alone in her room and suddenly started cursing at

news?” Stephanie asked,

your divorce

already know about

with anger. “Steffi, why have you been hiding your divorce from me all this time? If I hadn’t seen the news coverage of Kevin’s wedding

Diana’s voice, Stephanie felt a mix

sorry,” she said,

rarely 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 you were concerned about my health and hesitated to tell me. But why did Kevin divorce you? Why did he marry Claire Peterson?

suicide made

divorced three months ago, You don’t have to worry about me.” She was silent for a while and whispered, “I am not fond of Kevin

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

family. I can’t do anything for you now. I’m

didn’t…” Stephanie almost instinctively

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 and didn’t

held the phone, looking down at

understand,” she responded

Stephanie looked around the luxurious and spacious bedroom,

whispered

that falling for a man like him was all too

if

him, no matter how much she denied it. She did

man she shouldn’t

too deeply involved, and even if she did

and Claire? Why did he help her?‘ Stephanie was

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

turned the doorknob and

but there

was the Innovate Group’s 50th anniversary celebration. The entire Wellington family was filled with joy, and even George and Brad attended.

Perhaps he felt that

“Stephanie didn’t come?”

was in full swing at the

celebrities in attendance.

Vincent and Scott were already present, sipping drinks and chatting

did you forbid her from

across from him on the sofa, then handed him a

glass but

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