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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..

was carrying twins, it didn’t look obvious, but she could feel the

I was pregnant. This marriage would eventually

she felt an inexplicable hint

quickly got out of

this moment, her phone beside the bed suddenly

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

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

did she faint out of the blue?” Stephanie immediately

staying at the nursing

and the doctors and nurses there

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

Stephanie didn’t mean

you yesterday,” the nurse explained

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

Stephanie

divorce

know

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

Stephanie felt a mix of

sorry,” she said, her

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, causing

memory of her mother’s suicide made Stephanie even more

have to worry about me.” She was silent for a while

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you

tinged with sadness. “You suffered with me when we left the Reed family. I can’t do anything for you now. I’m

Stephanie almost

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

phone, looking down

understand,” she responded

Stephanie looked around the luxurious and

whispered

a man like him was

if

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

was the man she shouldn’t

deeply involved, and even if she did

the connection between Dominick and Claire? Why did he help her?‘

got up and, once again, unwilling to give up, headed towards the

doorknob and

but there was no chance

even George and Brad attended. However, Stephanie stayed home. She didn’t go because Dominick

out. Perhaps he felt that her going out would embarrass

“Stephanie didn’t come?”

was in full swing at the

celebrities in attendance.

in the evening, the event hadn’t officially started yet, but Vincent

you forbid her

at the man sitting across from him on the sofa, then handed him

the glass

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