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.

Reed has a different temperament than

beaming, yet saying the

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

maybe we should reconsider our vote about

Ms. Reed’s performance was impressive.”

be shamelessly

decisions.

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

get along too well with Ms. Reed.

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

“Tin fine. I’ve got a man footing my bills. Those diamond pieces at auctions? I’ve

a wealthy lady. Hayley despised her attitude but was also curious. Jessica, I don’t recall us having any grudge.

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

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

always been around. Who said I disappeared? I’ve been quite busy. The bitterness from a moment ago receded. Jessica touched

pointed towards

complex as she followed her gaze, surprised by what she

coach, known for his exceptional shooting skills, seemed

Look ahead. Forget

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

a bit awkward, not wanting

came out instinctively.

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

had already wasted countless bullets. She began to wonder if she was simply too dull at this. Her long eyelashes drooped slightly,