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..

months. Perhaps because she was thin, although she was carrying twins, it didn’t look obvious, but she could feel the little life inside

married me because I was pregnant. This marriage would

of Dominick, she felt an

of bed, forcing herself not to

phone beside the bed

100

number displayed on the screen. It was Diana from the sanatorium, and she immediately pressed the

the other end quickly said,

out of the blue?”

the nursing home for two

and nurses there were

Diana is fine.

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

you yesterday,” the nurse explained with a hint of

lately. Yesterday, she was watching TV alone in her room and suddenly started cursing at some entertainment news. Then she fainted in a

Stephanie

divorce

already know about

the nurse, her 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 of Kevin’s wedding with that woman Claire Peterson on TV, were you planning to keep it from me

Diana’s voice, Stephanie felt a mix of surprise

she said, her

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,

of her mother’s suicide made Stephanie even more

while and whispered, “I

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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 anything for you now. I’m just worried you’ll

Stephanie

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

looking down at her

understand,” she

around the luxurious and

whispered his

had to admit that falling for a

if it

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

was the man she

and even if she did like him, she wouldn’t

and Claire? Why did he help her?‘

the bedroom, she suddenly got up and,

turned the doorknob and found it

tried several times this week, but there was no chance

Wellington 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

her going out. Perhaps he felt that her going out would embarrass

“Stephanie didn’t come?”

Group’s anniversary celebration was in full swing at the

celebrities in attendance.

but Vincent and Scott

forbid her

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

glass but remained

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