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.

wife. No wonder Mr. Hayes always takes such good care of her.

Ms. Reed has a different temperament than the other models.

faces beaming, yet saying

With her present,

should reconsider our vote about the advertisement”

think Ms. Reed’s performance was impressive.”

they could be shamelessly opportunistic. Whenever the tide turned, so did their

decisions.

their persistent questioning.

Isaac, it seems you don’t get along too

personal attack on her, and anger surged 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. Carter, have you found a new benefactor? It seems like you’re doing

at auctions? I’ve got plenty. Unlike you, Ms. Isaac.

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

table. Jessica suddenly leaned

terrifying. Hayley disliked Stephanie but didn’t go as far as hate. “Jessica, you’ve been gone for so long. Why have you shown

I’ve been quite busy. The bitterness from a moment ago receded.

Jessica pointed

as she followed her gaze, surprised

shooting skills, seemed unable to deal with her and had stepped back. At this moment, Dominick stood behind Stephanie, his hands covering hers, guiding her in handling the gun.

Look ahead. Forget all distractions. Focus

and spoke softly. It wasn’t

it myself. She felt a bit awkward, not wanting

Dominick’s reprimand came

heart skipped a beat, and then, with a bang, she

too dull at this. Her long eyelashes drooped slightly, and her