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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..

pregnant for three months. Perhaps because she was thin, although she was carrying twins, it didn’t look obvious, but she could

I was pregnant. This marriage

felt an inexplicable hint of

quickly got out of bed, forcing herself not to think about

her phone beside the bed suddenly

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

the nurse on the other end quickly said, “Ms, Reed, your aunt

out of the blue?” Stephanie

the nursing

and nurses there were quite familiar

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

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

yesterday,” the nurse explained with a

much better lately. Yesterday, she was watching TV alone

news?” Stephanie

divorce with

already know

“Steffi, why have you been hiding your divorce from me all this time? If I hadn’t

a mix of surprise and

sorry,” she said, her

nervously explained, as Diana’s usually gentle demeanor 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

of her mother’s suicide made Stephanie even more

a while

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didn’t tell me, I know you haven’t been happy these past few years after marrying

we left the Reed family. I can’t do anything for you now. I’m just worried you’ll sacrifice yourself for my

Stephanie

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

phone, looking down

she

up the phone, Stephanie looked around the luxurious and spacious bedroom, her gaze lingering on

whispered

a man like him was all too

wasn’t sure if it was

him, no matter how much

was the man she shouldn’t

involved, and even if she did like him,

Why did he

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

the doorknob and found

times this week, but there was no

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 didn’t

really like 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 Gordon Hotel, with charity events, prominent figures,

celebrities in attendance.

event hadn’t officially started yet, but Vincent and Scott were already present, sipping drinks and chatting in a private

forbid her

sitting across from him on the sofa, then handed him a

the glass but

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