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

This marriage would eventually end, and

of Dominick, she felt an inexplicable hint

was startled. She quickly got out of

her phone beside the

100

on the screen. It was

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

out

the

the doctors and nurses there were quite familiar with

worry too much, Ms. Reed. Diana

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

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

she was watching TV

Stephanie asked,

your divorce

know

“Steffi, why have you been hiding your divorce from me all this time? If I hadn’t seen the news coverage of Kevin’s

voice, Stephanie felt a mix of surprise and

sorry,” she said, her

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,

suicide made Stephanie even more

silent for a while and whispered, “I am not fond of

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even 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

didn’t…” Stephanie almost

life might just be a blessing.” Diana didn’t delve further and tried to suppress those memories. She knew this pain well and didn’t want Stephanie to make the

held the phone, looking

understand,” she responded

up the phone, Stephanie looked around the luxurious and spacious bedroom, her gaze

whispered his

that falling for a man

wasn’t sure if

him, no matter how much she denied it. She

the man

too deeply involved, and even

Why did

a long time in the bedroom, she suddenly got up and, once again, unwilling to give up,

doorknob and found it

this week, but there was no chance

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 need

like her going out. Perhaps he felt that her going

“Stephanie didn’t come?”

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

celebrities in attendance.

o’clock in the evening, the event hadn’t officially started yet, but Vincent and Scott were already

you forbid her

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

the glass but

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