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. Hayes always takes such good care of

that Ms. Reed has a different temperament than the other

faces beaming, yet

known that Stephanie was Dominick’s wife. With her present, why bother with the audition? They’d

should reconsider our vote

I think Ms. Reed’s performance

be shamelessly opportunistic.

decisions.

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

don’t get along too well with Ms. Reed. That’s not very wise, is

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

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

tone was leisurely, embodying the image of a wealthy lady. Hayley despised her attitude but was also curious. Jessica, I

across from each other, separated by an intricately carved blackwood table. Jessica suddenly leaned forward, resting her elbows on the table, whispering in Hayley’s ear with

“Jessica, you’ve been gone for so long.

bitterness from a moment ago receded. Jessica touched her red lips as

over there.” Jessica pointed towards

turned complex as she followed her

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

ahead. Forget all distractions. Focus on the

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

it myself. She felt a bit awkward, not wanting his help.

Dominick’s reprimand came

with a bang, she

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