Crossroads

Chapter 294

“Ms. Reed is Mr. Wellington’s wife? Everyone’s faces were filled with astonishment. “Ms. Isaac, is this true?”

Hayley’s expression had already turned quite sour. If it weren’t for the slightly dim lighting in the corner, they might have clearly seen her gritting her teeth as she glared at the uninvited guest opposite her.

“Ms. Carter, this is our private gathering. What are you doing here?” She emphasized the last few words with a particularly harsh tone, loud enough for the two women to hear.

Tve been too idle lately and happen to be a club member. I was bored, so I came in to take a look, Jessica didn’t care about maintaining any decorum. She lit a cigarette, took a drag, and blew out a puff of smoke, then turned her head with a seductive smile, looking at the others.

were

but “As soon as I came in, I heard your friends here were very interested in Ms. Reed. They were asking you, you pretending not to know. She shrugged, her tone casual and mature, as if joking, “I thought I’d do everyone a favor and let them know. We wouldn’t want anyone to accidentally offend Mr Wellington’s precious wife, right?”

Everyone present heard her words loud and clear. They were all sharp people and didn’t press Hayley further. Their gazes fell on the unfamiliar guest, scrutinizing her more closely.

Everyone there knew Jessica Carter. She had once been a famous actress, flaunting her status as Dominick’s girlfriend. However, she was rumored to have offended him, and no film company had dared hire her since.

Seeing her now and looking at the woman at the shooting range, everyone started having their own thoughts.

Wellington’s wife. No wonder Mr. Hayes always takes such good care

Ms. Reed has a different temperament than the

faces beaming, yet saying the most

have pestered Hayley if they had known that Stephanie was Dominick’s wife. With her

reconsider our vote about the

think Ms. Reed’s

were driven by profit, and they could be shamelessly opportunistic. Whenever the tide

decisions.

grew increasingly unpleasant as she faced their persistent questioning. The advertisement had been decided, and

get along too well with

within her. Jessica should have been living in hardship, but here she was, clad in designer brands and flaunting a diamond ring, practically parading her wealth. “Ms.

a man footing my bills. Those diamond pieces at auctions? I’ve got plenty. Unlike you, Ms. Isaac.

also curious. Jessica, I don’t recall us having any grudge. And weren’t you

from each other, separated by an intricately carved blackwood table. Jessica suddenly leaned forward, resting

hate. “Jessica, you’ve been gone for so long. Why have you shown up

from a moment ago receded.

pointed

followed her

wouldn’t dare interrupt her. Now the head coach, known for his exceptional shooting skills, seemed unable to deal with her

calm. Look ahead. Forget

close to her ear and spoke softly. It wasn’t particularly gentle,

do it myself. She felt a bit awkward, not

Dominick’s reprimand came

heart skipped a beat, and then, with a

dull at