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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..

months. Perhaps because she was thin, although she was carrying twins, it didn’t look obvious, but she could feel the little

I was pregnant. This marriage would eventually end, and

she felt

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

her phone beside the

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

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

did she faint out of the blue?” Stephanie

staying at the nursing home for two

and nurses there were quite familiar with

Ms. Reed. Diana is fine. I’m

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

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

been much better lately. Yesterday, she was watching TV alone in her room and suddenly started cursing at some entertainment news. Then she fainted in a fit

Stephanie asked,

divorce

know

phone from the nurse, her voice laden with anger. “Steffi, why have you been hiding your divorce from me all this time? If

a mix

sorry,” she said, her

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

of her mother’s suicide made Stephanie even more

I got divorced three months ago, You don’t have to worry about me.” She was silent for a while and whispered,

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

“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 for

Stephanie almost instinctively

blessing.” Diana didn’t delve further and tried to suppress those memories. She knew this pain well and didn’t want Stephanie to

the phone, looking down at

she responded

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

whispered

to admit that falling for a man like him was all

sure if

him, no matter how much she denied

was the man she

herself get too deeply involved, and even if

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

in the bedroom, she suddenly got up and, once again, unwilling to give up, headed towards

the doorknob

tried several times this week, but there was no chance

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

Perhaps he felt that her going out

“Stephanie didn’t come?”

the Gordon

celebrities in attendance.

yet, but Vincent and Scott were already present,

you forbid her from

from him on the sofa,

took the glass

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