Crossroads

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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

me because I was pregnant. This marriage would eventually end,

of Dominick, she felt an inexplicable

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

phone beside the bed suddenly

100

the number displayed on the screen. It was

could speak, the nurse on the other end quickly

Why did she faint out of the

staying at the nursing home

doctors and nurses there were quite familiar with

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

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

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

not entirely sure about the details. Her health has been much better lately. Yesterday, she was watching TV alone in her room and

Stephanie asked,

your divorce with

know

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

Diana’s voice, Stephanie felt a mix of surprise and

said, her expression

“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 again,

her mother’s suicide made

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

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I know you haven’t been happy these past few

Reed family. I can’t do anything

Stephanie almost instinctively

ordinary life might just be a blessing.” Diana didn’t

held the phone, looking down at her

understand,” she

the phone, Stephanie looked around the luxurious and spacious

she whispered

falling for a man like

wasn’t sure if it

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

the man

let herself get too deeply involved, and even if she did

did he help

she suddenly got up and, once again, unwilling to give up, headed towards

the doorknob

times this week, but there was no chance

was filled with joy, and even George and Brad attended. However, Stephanie

he felt that her going out would embarrass

“Stephanie didn’t come?”

anniversary celebration was in full swing at the Gordon Hotel, with charity events, prominent

celebrities in attendance.

Vincent

did you forbid her from

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

glass

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