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

pregnant. This marriage would eventually end, and quite

felt an inexplicable hint of

out of

this moment, her phone

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

she could speak, the nurse on the other end quickly said, “Ms,

out of the blue?” Stephanie immediately

staying at the nursing

doctors and nurses

much, Ms. Reed. Diana is fine. I’m just

should have told me yesterday.” Stephanie didn’t

contact you yesterday,” the nurse

entirely sure about the details. Her health has been much better lately. Yesterday, she was watching TV alone in her room and suddenly started cursing at some entertainment news. Then she fainted

news?” Stephanie

your divorce

already know about

divorce from me all this time? If I hadn’t seen the news coverage of Kevin’s wedding with that woman Claire

Stephanie felt a mix of surprise and

sorry,” she said, her expression

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

mother’s suicide made Stephanie even

She was silent for a while and whispered, “I am not

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

family. I can’t do anything for you now. I’m just worried you’ll sacrifice yourself for

didn’t…” Stephanie

bring you pain. Leading an ordinary life might just be a blessing.” Diana didn’t delve further and tried to suppress those

the phone, looking down

she

Stephanie looked around the luxurious and

whispered

falling for a man like him

sure if it

might have a little liking for him, no matter how much

man

get too deeply involved, and even

Dominick and Claire? Why did he help her?‘

the bedroom, she suddenly got up

turned the doorknob and found it

this week, but there was

Group’s 50th anniversary celebration. The entire 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 didn’t

her going out. Perhaps he felt

“Stephanie didn’t come?”

swing at the Gordon Hotel, with charity events, prominent figures,

celebrities in attendance.

in the evening, the event hadn’t officially started yet, but Vincent and Scott were already

forbid

man sitting across from him on the sofa, then handed him a glass of

took the glass but

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