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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..

been pregnant for three months. Perhaps because she was thin, although she was carrying twins, it didn’t look obvious, but

me because I was pregnant. This marriage

she felt an inexplicable hint of

was startled. She quickly got out of bed,

moment, her phone beside the

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It was Diana from the sanatorium, and she immediately pressed the answer

nurse on the other end quickly said, “Ms, Reed,

Why did she faint out of the

at the nursing home

nurses there were quite familiar with

don’t have to worry too much, Ms. Reed. Diana is

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

yesterday,” the nurse explained with

better lately. Yesterday, she was watching TV alone in her room and suddenly started cursing

news?” Stephanie

your divorce with

know

with anger. “Steffi, why have you been hiding your divorce 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

Diana’s voice, Stephanie felt a mix

sorry,” she said, her expression

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.

of her mother’s suicide made

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

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didn’t tell me, I know you haven’t been happy these

we left the Reed family. I can’t do anything for you

Stephanie

a blessing.” Diana

phone, looking down

understand,” she responded

luxurious and spacious bedroom, her gaze lingering on

she whispered

for a man like

sure if it

for him, no matter how much she denied it. She did

was the man she shouldn’t fall

and even if she did like

between Dominick and Claire? Why did he help her?‘ Stephanie was

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

the doorknob and found it

times this week, but there was no chance

Innovate Group’s 50th anniversary celebration. The entire Wellington family was filled with joy, and even George and Brad attended. However, Stephanie

going out. Perhaps he felt that her going

“Stephanie didn’t come?”

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

celebrities in attendance.

Vincent

you forbid her

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

took the glass but

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