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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

This marriage

Dominick, she felt an inexplicable

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

moment, her phone beside the bed

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at the number displayed on the screen. It was Diana from the

other end quickly

alright? Why did she faint out of the

been staying at the nursing home

nurses there were quite

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

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

the

has been much better lately. Yesterday, she was watching TV alone in her room and suddenly started cursing at some entertainment news. Then

Stephanie

your divorce with

know about

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

felt a mix of surprise

she said, her

I didn’t mean to. I just…” she 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 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 he marry Claire Peterson? Did those Peterson sisters harass you

her mother’s suicide

was silent for a while and whispered, “I am

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me, I know you haven’t

the Reed family. I

didn’t…” Stephanie almost

be a blessing.” Diana didn’t delve further and tried to suppress those memories. She

looking down at

understand,” she

looked around the luxurious and spacious bedroom, her gaze lingering on his

whispered his

admit that falling for a man like him was all

sure if it

for him, no matter how much she denied it. She did care about

the man she shouldn’t

let herself get too deeply involved, and even if she

between Dominick and Claire? Why did he help her?‘ Stephanie

bedroom, she suddenly got up and, once again,

turned the doorknob and

tried several times this week, but

Innovate 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

he felt that her going out

“Stephanie didn’t come?”

full swing at the Gordon Hotel, with

celebrities in attendance.

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

did you forbid her from

the man sitting across from him on the sofa, then

took the glass but

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