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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..

Perhaps because she was thin, although she was carrying twins, it didn’t look obvious, but she could feel

This marriage would eventually

of Dominick, she felt an inexplicable hint of

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

this moment, her phone beside the bed

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

end quickly said, “Ms, Reed, your aunt suddenly fainted

she alright? Why did she faint out of the blue?” Stephanie

been staying at the nursing home for

the doctors and nurses there were quite familiar with

don’t have to worry too much, Ms. Reed. Diana is fine. I’m just following

didn’t mean to blame. She was

not contact you yesterday,” the nurse

watching TV alone in her room and suddenly started cursing at some entertainment news. Then she fainted

news?” Stephanie

divorce with

already know about

you been hiding your divorce from me all this time? If I hadn’t seen the news coverage

a

said, her expression

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

of her mother’s suicide made Stephanie even

I got divorced three months ago, You don’t have to worry about me.” She was silent for a while and whispered, “I am not fond

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

voice was 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 sacrifice yourself for

Stephanie almost instinctively

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

phone, looking

understand,” she responded

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

whispered his

admit that falling for a man like him was all

if it was

liking for him, no matter how much

man she shouldn’t fall

deeply involved, and even if

between Dominick and Claire? Why did he

bedroom, she suddenly got up and,

doorknob and

had tried several times this week, but there

was filled with joy, and even George and Brad attended. However, Stephanie stayed home. She didn’t

really like her going out. Perhaps he felt that her going out would

“Stephanie didn’t come?”

the Gordon Hotel, with charity events, prominent figures, and even

celebrities in attendance.

hadn’t officially started yet, but Vincent and Scott were already present, sipping

forbid

him on the sofa, then handed him a glass of

took the glass but

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