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.

Mr. Wellington’s wife. No wonder Mr. Hayes

Reed has a different temperament than

sycophants, their faces beaming,

pestered Hayley if they had known that Stephanie was Dominick’s wife. With her present, why bother

Isaac, maybe we should reconsider our vote about

Reed’s performance

be shamelessly opportunistic. Whenever the tide turned, so

decisions.

this to the director to decide. The company has its own procedures.” Hayley’s face grew increasingly unpleasant as she faced their persistent questioning. The

too well

that Jessica’s arrival tonight was clearly a 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

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

of a 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

blackwood table. Jessica suddenly leaned forward, resting her elbows on the table,

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

been quite busy. The bitterness from a moment ago receded. Jessica touched her red lips as she smiled, still

pointed towards the shooting

expression turned complex as she followed her gaze, surprised by

Stephanie was the only one practicing. Even those with prior reservations wouldn’t dare interrupt her. Now the head coach, known for his exceptional shooting skills, seemed unable to deal with her and

Look ahead. Forget all distractions. Focus on the

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

a

reprimand came out instinctively.

heart skipped a beat, and then, with

simply too dull at