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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

This marriage would eventually end, and quite

she felt an inexplicable hint

got out of bed, forcing herself

this moment, her phone beside the bed suddenly

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

on the other end quickly said,

faint out of the blue?” Stephanie

staying at the nursing home for two

and nurses there were

Reed. Diana is fine. I’m just following protocol

yesterday.” Stephanie didn’t mean to blame.

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

she was watching TV alone in

news?” Stephanie asked,

your divorce with

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 with that woman Claire Peterson on TV, were you planning to keep it from me

Stephanie felt a mix

she said, her expression

own heart condition is burdening you.” Diana’s voice trembled with emotion, her right

suicide made Stephanie

to worry about me.” She was silent for a while and whispered, “I am not

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

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

Stephanie

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 want Stephanie to

the phone, looking

she responded

the luxurious and spacious bedroom, her gaze lingering

whispered his

that falling for a

wasn’t sure if

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

the man

wouldn’t let herself get too deeply involved, and even if she did

and Claire? Why did he help her?‘ Stephanie was very curious about

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

turned the doorknob and

tried several times this week, but

George and Brad attended.

going out. Perhaps he felt that her

“Stephanie didn’t come?”

in full swing at the Gordon Hotel, with charity events,

celebrities in attendance.

officially started yet, but Vincent and Scott were already present, sipping drinks and

forbid her

him on the

took the glass but

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