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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

I was pregnant. This marriage would eventually end, and quite

she felt an inexplicable hint

startled. She quickly got out of bed, forcing herself not to think

moment, her phone beside the bed suddenly

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looked at the number displayed on the screen. It was

the other end quickly

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

at the nursing home for

nurses there were quite familiar

Reed. Diana is

yesterday.” Stephanie didn’t mean to

we not contact you yesterday,” the nurse explained with

Her health has been much better lately. Yesterday, she was watching TV alone in

news?” Stephanie

your divorce with

know about

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

felt a mix of

she said, her

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

mother’s suicide made Stephanie

while and

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

suffered with me when we left the Reed family. I can’t do anything for you now. I’m just worried you’ll

Stephanie almost

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

phone, looking down

understand,” she

looked around the luxurious and spacious bedroom, her

whispered

to admit that falling for a man like him

wasn’t sure if it

little liking for him, no matter how much she denied

the man she shouldn’t

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

Claire? Why did he help

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

doorknob and found it

tried several times this week, but there was no chance of getting

family was filled with joy, and even George and Brad attended. However, Stephanie stayed home. She didn’t go because Dominick had emphasized that she

like her going out. Perhaps he felt that

“Stephanie didn’t come?”

full swing at the Gordon Hotel,

celebrities in attendance.

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

forbid her from

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

glass but

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