Crossroads

Chapter 294

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.

Ms. Reed is Mr. Wellington’s wife. No wonder Mr. Hayes always takes such good care of

long ago that Ms. Reed has a different temperament than

of sycophants, their faces beaming, yet

pestered Hayley if they had known that Stephanie was Dominick’s wife. With her present, why bother with the audition? They’d be

maybe we should reconsider our vote

think Ms. Reed’s performance was

by profit, and they could be shamelessly opportunistic.

decisions.

she faced their persistent questioning. The advertisement had been decided, and Eloise was chosen, but now even Eloise might not dare to accept the job.

Isaac, it seems you don’t get along too well with Ms. Reed. That’s not very wise, is it?”

but here she was, clad in designer brands and flaunting a diamond ring, practically parading her wealth. “Ms. Carter,

my bills. Those diamond pieces at auctions? I’ve got plenty. Unlike you, Ms. Isaac. You have

wealthy lady. Hayley despised her attitude but was also curious. Jessica, I don’t recall us having any grudge. And weren’t you supposed to hate

intricately carved blackwood table. Jessica suddenly leaned forward, resting her elbows on the table, whispering in Hayley’s ear with a

you’ve been gone for so long.

bitterness from a

over there.” Jessica pointed towards

as she followed her gaze,

coach, known for his exceptional shooting skills, seemed unable to

your mind calm. Look ahead. Forget all distractions.

He leaned in close to her ear and spoke softly. It wasn’t particularly gentle, but

it myself. She felt a bit awkward, not wanting

reprimand came

with

to wonder if she was simply too dull at this. Her

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