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 twins, it didn’t look obvious, but she could feel the little life inside

This marriage would eventually end, and

felt an inexplicable hint of

She quickly got out of bed,

phone

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displayed on the screen. It was Diana from the

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

out of the blue?” Stephanie immediately

been staying at the nursing home for

and the doctors and nurses there were

to worry too much, Ms. Reed. Diana is fine. I’m just following protocol by informing

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

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

“I’m not entirely sure about the details. Her health has been much better lately. Yesterday, she was watching TV alone in

news?” Stephanie

your divorce with

already know

this time? If I hadn’t seen the news coverage of Kevin’s wedding with that

a mix of surprise

sorry,” she said, her

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 again, causing problems? My sister was already pushed to her death

her mother’s suicide made Stephanie even

me.” She was silent for a while and whispered, “I am not fond of Kevin anymore, and whoever he marries has nothing

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tell me, I know you haven’t been

left the Reed family. I can’t do anything for you now. I’m just

didn’t…” Stephanie

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 this pain well

the phone, looking

she responded

the luxurious and spacious bedroom, her gaze lingering

whispered

to admit that falling for a

wasn’t sure if

no matter how much she denied

the man

involved, and even

did he help her?‘ Stephanie

she suddenly got up and, once again, unwilling

turned the doorknob

tried several times this week, but there was no chance

the 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 had emphasized that she

didn’t really like her going out. Perhaps he felt that her going out would

“Stephanie didn’t come?”

was in full swing at the Gordon Hotel, with charity events, prominent figures, and

celebrities in attendance.

yet, but Vincent and Scott were

you forbid her

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

took the glass but remained

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