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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 she could feel the little life

I was pregnant. This marriage would eventually

felt an

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

her phone beside

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was Diana from the sanatorium, and she immediately pressed

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

did she faint out of the blue?” Stephanie immediately

the nursing home for

and the doctors and nurses there were

Reed. Diana

didn’t mean to blame. She was

not contact you yesterday,” the nurse explained

sure about the details. Her health has been much better lately. Yesterday, she was watching TV alone in her room and suddenly started

Stephanie

your divorce with

know

time? If I hadn’t seen the news coverage of Kevin’s wedding with that woman Claire Peterson on TV, were you planning to

felt a mix

she said,

with emotion, her right hand tightly gripping the phone, saying, “I understand

suicide

while and whispered, “I am not fond of Kevin anymore, and whoever he marries has nothing to

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

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

Stephanie almost instinctively

fall in love with people you shouldn’t. It’ll only bring you pain. Leading an ordinary life might just be a blessing.” Diana didn’t delve further and

the phone, looking

she responded

around the luxurious and spacious bedroom, her

whispered

falling for a

if it

little liking for him, no matter how

man she

deeply involved, and even if she did like him, she wouldn’t

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

got

doorknob and found

tried several times this week, but there was

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

he felt that her going

“Stephanie didn’t come?”

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

celebrities in attendance.

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

forbid her from

on the sofa, then

took the glass but

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