Chapter 113 “It’s your fault my son’s in this state?” the woman spat. “Get out of my face!” The harsh hospital lights glared down, highlighting the red handprint on Stephanie’s cheek. She was stunned by the slap, her eyes filled with a mix of emotions as she looked at the unfamiliar, elegant middle aged woman before her. Her cheek, burned with pain, and she lowered her head slightly, tears welling up in her eyes… This was Dominick’s mother. “…I just wanted to see him.” Stephanie stood up straight, trying to speak in a calm tone. “Who let her in here? Get her out of here!” The woman’s face was dark with anger. She didn’t want to hear a word Stephanie said and shouted at the bodyguards beside her. “Mary, I brought her here.” From the staircase, Vincent came running over, urgently explaining as he panted. “Vincent?” Mary’s face was still tight with anger as she glared at Vincent, who seemed to be taking the side of this so–called wife of Dominick’s. “Get this woman out of my sight, now,” she said, her voice cold and resolute. Usually, Mary was considered dignified and graceful, but with her only son lying in a hospital bed, critically injured, her emotions had been all over the place these last few days. “Mary, the car accident had nothing to do with Stephanie. She just came by to visit…” Vincent tried to persuade her gently. Mary, in her forties, still exuded an elegant charm. She was a Fluviora mix, an international top–tier pianist in her youth. Her beauty and stunning figure were complemented by an innate grace, a trait she seemed to have passed on to Dominick. “Vincent…” The commotion outside the door had drawn a delicate–looking girl in a college uniform out of the room. She had a somewhat shy demeanor as she softly called out. Then, she looked at Stephanie. “Are you… Dominick’s wife?” That was Yvonne Wellington, Dominick’s little sister. Her cheeks flushed slightly as she timidly hid behind Mary, peeking at Stephanie wife, Yvonne. Don’t call her that!” “She is not Dominick’s wife, Mary kept a cold expression, her sharp gaze scrutinizing Stephanie as she sneered, “Women these days,” she scoffed. “You snare Kevin, marry into his family, and then you turn around and climb into Dominick’s bed, sleeping your way into the Wellington family. What a slut…. “Dominick’s a bit green when it comes to women, so you managed to pull the wool over his eyes for a while. But don’t get too cocky. There’s a whole line of women willing to bear children for the Wellingtons. As soon as Dominick wakes up, I’ll make sure he divorces immediately. Just looking at you makes me sick!” Her words were sharp and humiliating. Vincent had never seen Mary speak so viciously to anyone before. “Mary, it’s not Stephanie’s fault what Kevin did…” “Vincent, are you kidding me? Taking her side? She’s the reason Dominick is in there, unconscious. He’s never been hurt this badly before. 1/3 16:09 Sun, 23 Jun G BU Chapter 113 And for what? For a woman like her? What has she got?” Mary’s anger grew more intense. “First she marries a man, then his cousin. She’s nothing but a skank! She should just get the hell out of here and don’t dirty this place!” Stephanie kept her head down and didn’t argue back. She stole a glance into Dominick’s hospital room, where he still lay on the bed with a respirator, unconscious… Vincent looked a bit troubled. Four of the Wellington family’s security guards had already surrounded them. It was obvious they were about to throw Stephanie out He urgently whispered to the woman beside him, “Stephanie, maybe you should come back another time…” Stephanie didn’t move. Instead, she raised her head and looked directly at Mary, stubbornly asking. “How is he doing right now?” “That’s none of your business!” Mary snapped at her with no kindness. Vincent knew Stephanie’s stubborn nature but also worried about Mary’s forcefulness. He tried to persuade again. “Stephanie, let’s go back to the hotel for now. There are doctors and nurses here. Dominick’s going to be fine…” “We don’t need you here!” Mary glared at Stephanie, her voice cold. ‘We don’t need you here!‘ Stephanie stood under the fluorescent lights, her face pale, her body trembling slightly. For a moment, she felt so insignificant, overwhelmed by the urge to run away… “Vincent, come here.” The elevator door dinged open, and a few specialists accompanied an authoritative elderly man out of the elevator. Stephanie’s face lit up with a flicker of joy as she recognized George’s familiar voice. But… Perhaps it was the dim lighting, but the familiar figure seemed strangely distant. Since George was here, Mary dared not speak out of turn anymore, and everyone fell silent. and Geor Vincent hesitated, glancing between Stephanie and George. He noticed the old man’s expression was even more fraught than when they’d first heard about … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 113” »
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Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus
Stephanie lost her mother early and was abandoned by her bankrupt father. Seeking a warm home, she chose to marry her husband. After three years of marriage without any intimacy, Stephanie was excited when her husband invited her to a hotel. But her joy turned to shock when she discovered the man in the bed who wasn’t her husband.
Dominick, heir to a powerful family, focused on inheriting the family business. He disgusted every woman after a breakup, but he ended up having a one-night stand with Stephanie, who bore a striking resemblance to his ex-girlfriend. Despite knowing she wasn’t her, he found himself drawn to Stephanie.Angry and saddened, Stephanie confronted her husband about the stranger in the hotel room, only to find him with his mistress and their illegitimate daughter. This revelation was hard to accept, but what was even more painful was discovering she was pregnant with the stranger’s child…
Chapter 112 When they landed in Serenburg, Stephanie didn’t head straight to the hospital because Vincent disagreed. “You look like hell,” he said, eyeing her up and down. “I’m not dragging you in front of Dominick’s entire family looking like that. Go clean. klike yourself up at the hotel, and I’ll pick you up later.” Stephanie watched him get into the car and drive off without a backward glance. Serenburg was unfamiliar to her, especially in the crowded, bustling airport exit. She felt a pang of loneliness washing over her. “Ms. Reed?” the driver beside her called out in Eldranian. Stephanie snapped back to reality and followed him to the hotel. The ten–hour flight from Havencrest had taken its toll, and she hadn’t slept well these past few days. When she got to the hotel suite, she caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror and winced. She looked absolutely exhausted. “He’ll be alright…” Stephanie pressed a damp towel against her face, the coolness jolting her slightly awake. Still, she was concerned about him Dominick had George, Vincent, Scott, and a whole host of capable family and friends at his side. Surely, nothing truly terrible could happen to him Somehow, a wave of worry, guilt, and even a hint of self–doubt washed over her. She let out a long sigh and suddenly felt unnecessary to come to this unfamiliar place. Vivian had a simple meal at the hotel and lay on the bed, thinking she’d nap for a bit. When Vincent arrived, she’d immediately head to the private hospital to visit Dominick. However, she ended up sleeping for most of the day. Carrying twins was exhausting, and she often felt sleepy. “Stephanie, you really can sleep.” Vincent arrived, grumbling at her with a hint of annoyance, “You were so eager to come, but you’re not a doctor. What good can you do here? Sleeping in a hotel is no better than staying put at Wellington Villa…” The sound of the door startled Stephanie, and she scrambled to her feet. “I’m sorry, I’ll get ready right away…” It was the first time she had spoken to him with such urgency and apology in her voice. Vincent stood outside the room, watching her anxiously and hastily tidy up her clothes and appearance. He noticed that Stephanie seemed very nervous, which was unlike her usual sell. Normally, she would have fired back at him without hesitation. “Dominick’s mother and sister are at the hospital too… Go and see them. Don’t be nervous, they’re very easy to get along with.” “Sure.” Stephanie nodded at him. Dominick had never mentioned his mother and sister to Stephanie. She didn’t know why, but perhaps he felt it was unnecessary. 16:09 Sun, 23 Jun GGU · Chapter 112 The car ride to the hospital with Vincent was quiet. Stephanie couldn’t deny her nervousness. She felt like a bride meeting her husband’s family for the first time. “What kind of person is Dominick’s mother?‘ she wondered, gazing out the window. The hospital in Serenburg seemed to have a special area reserved for the Wellingtons. Unlike the bustling hospitals back home, this one was a five–story white villa, spacious and bright. Medical staff transported supplies in an orderly fashion. The landscaping was immaculate, and sunlight poured in. It felt more like a resort than a hospital. “Dominick is on the fifth floor,” Vincent informed her before heading to an office on the far left side of the first floor. “I’ll find a doctor and ask some questions. You go up first.” “Okay.” Stephanie quickly stepped towards the elevator. Vincent, however, felt uneasy and turned to shout, “Stephanie, don’t run off. Remember, you promised not to cause any trouble!” He recalled a time when he took her to Flaming Bar, and she got lost, causing him to get a scolding from Dominick. She stopped at the elevator door and looked back at him, responding obediently, “I know.” Her sudden compliance made Vincent uncomfortable. They were all on edge after Dominick’s incident, and he wondered if he’d been too harsh with her earlier. Suddenly, Vincent’s eyes widened as he remembered something else he needed to tell her, but Stephanie had already entered the elevator. “Crap!” Vincent glanced at the closed elevator and immediately turned towards the stairs. “Excuse me, could you tell me where Dominick’s room is?” Stephanie asked as she hurried onto the fifth floor. The place was eerily quiet, most of the rooms empty except for equipment, giving it a cold feel. A nurse appeared, and after confirming Stephanie’s authorization, the nurse guided her down the right side of the corridor. “How is he?” Stephanie couldn’t help asking anxiously before they even reached the room. “Mr. Wellington’s still in a coma. His intracranial pressure spiked this morning, and he’s still running a fever…” Stephanie’s Eldranian was excellent, and she understood even the medical terms. Dominick was in worse shape than Vincent had told her. She kept her head down, her face growing paler with each step. “Ms. Reed, I’m going to need to see some ID before I can let you through,” the nurse said, gesturing towards a room down the hall flanked by four burly guards. “Thank you.” The heavy metal door at the end of the hall stood slightly ajar. The door … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 112” »
Chapter 111 “I know you’re very angry, but please don’t hang up the phonel: “I really don’t know who saved me… I didn’t just leave Dominick there. I care about him, I swear. I need to know how he’s doing. Vincent, please, I’m begging you… Stephanic clutched the phone, her voice urgent. She and Vincent had always been friendly, but it was only because Dominick acknowledged her. Now… Stephanie knew she shouldn’t bother Vincent, but she had no choice. She didn’t know who else she could turn to. Vincent’s voice was cold and distant. “Stephanie, I don’t have the time to guess who your knight in shining armor is. The Wellington Group is in chaos right now, so you’d better stay put in the hospital. No one has the time to deal with you!” With that, Vincent’s face remained grim as he was about to hang up. “I’m going to Aurorastra to find Dominick!” she suddenly shouted in anger. He paused for a moment, stunned by her outburst. Then, his face turned sullen, and he hissed. “Stephanie, get a grip. If it weren’t for Dominick, you wouldn’t even deserve to talk to us. Don’t waste my time.” His words were straight and cruel Stephanie pressed her lips tightly, a flicker of humiliation crossing her eyes. Indeed… If it weren’t for Dominick, why would Vincent or Scott even bother with her? “I know he’s at Serenburg Private Hospital… I’ll go myself.” She finally muttered in a low voice, and her tone filled with determination. If she wanted to do it, she could do it herself without their help. “Stephanie, I told you to stay put, damn it! Didn’t you hear me? Stop causing trouble for us, okay? We have enough on our plate, you know?!” Vincent was practically losing his mind, yelling into the phone. Stephanie’s emotions surged, her eyes reddening as she shouted out, “How am I ‘causing trouble? I just want to see him, that’s all!” The past few days in the hospital had been overwhelming. She wanted to leave, but the bodyguards outside the door stopped her. She tried to get news about Dominick, but they all ignored her. Stephanie was very worried about him, desperately wanting to know how he was doing… Sitting on the hospital bed, surrounded by the sterile smell of the white sheets, the white ceiling, and the locked white door in front of her, she felt utterly alone. “Vincent, I know I’m not much help, I can’t do anything useful, but I promise I won’t be a trouble. Please, let me go to Aurorastra,” she An irresistible sweet trap You absolutely can’t miss this mini series Chapter 111 pleaded softly, clutching her phone tightly. Her head bowed, and tears streamed down her cheeks. She hated crying, but for some reason, an unsettling fear gripped her heart. The less she knew, the more terrified she felt. “Stephanie, for crying sake, he risked his life for you! Use your head! We can’t let anything happen to you!” Vincent roared. “You’re the one who insisted on going to Aurorastra. Whatever happens there is on you, it has nothing to do with me!” Then, he hung up the phone. Vincent’s face was grim, and his expression was complex. Stephanie’s voice had been urgent and flustered. It seemed he had heard her crying… “Damn it!‘ This was all Dominick’s fault for spoiling her rotten! ‘He risked his life to save you… We can’t let anything happen to you!‘ Stephanie stared blankly at the phone, her mind a bit slow. Vincent’s words still echoed in her head. No matter how hard she tried to deny it, there were feelings she couldn’t ignore. Dominick had always been kind to her… But she always felt he was out of her league, so she never let herself go there. Taking a deep breath, Stephanie quickly got out of the hospital bed, changed out of her gown, and packed her things for the trip to Aurorastra, She realized how timid and insecure she’d been, always brushing off his efforts, and now she felt deeply ashamed and guilty. “Dominick, you have to pull through,” she whispered to herself as she numbly packed her bag. The thought of something happening to him… It terrified her. She didn’t know what to do. “Dominick’s surgery went well, and he’s stable now.” Stephanie had been anxiously waiting at the hospital for most of the day. Around 10 PM, Vincent finally finished his work and came to find her. But when he walked into the room and saw Stephanie’s pale, worried face, Vincent felt a sudden pang of irritation and huffed. “Hey, Stephanie, cheer up a little, will you? If Dominick sees you like this, he’ll think I’ve been mean to you!” Stephanie’s face lit up. “Dominick’s awake?” … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 111” »
Chapter 110 “How could this happen?!” “Massive bleeding from the forehead, severe impact fracture to the right scapula, blood pressure and heart rate are weak, signs of heart and lung failure…” “He was in a major car accident six years ago… Get the doctors at Aurorastra on the line now…” The room was filled with panicked voices. Suddenly, the door was violently kicked open with a loud bang, and a familiar voice shouted angrily. “You morons! What took you so long? It’s been hours since the crash, and you’re just getting here now! Screw you! If he doesn’t make it, you’re all gonna pay!” The loud crash jolted the woman on the hospital bed awake. Stephanie was dressed in a blue and white striped hospital gown. Her face was pale, her body trembling as she stared blankly at the white ceiling above… Her mind was a complete fog… “Stephanie!” The man outside the door rushed in as soon as he saw her awake. “Stephanie, what the hell happened? How did you end up in a car accident? “And why were you brought to the hospital first? Dominick was left in the car! Do you realize he’s way worse off than you? He could die any minute; how could you be so selfish!” Vincent stormed to her bedside, glaring at her bewildered face. His teeth clenched as he fired off question after question. Her eyes were dull as she raised her head to meet Vincent’s furious gaze. Stephanie had never seen him so angry before. Her mind felt dizzy, as if she couldn’t think straight, and she just stared blankly at him. Vincent’s words echoed in her ears. “He could die any minute… “Dominick…” she murmured his name. Stephanie’s eyes widened. The bloody images flashed through her mind. His cold skin and even the lingering taste of blood on her lips… “How… How is he now? Dominick… How is he now…” she stammered, her eyes red and welled up with tears. “Where is he?” “What the hell do you think, Stephanie?!” Vincent yelled at her in anger. “Dominick took the hit for you in that crash! You ask me how he is…. After something that bad, what do you think happened to him?!” She stared at him, eyes wide with shock, her heart hammering in her chest. “Someone leaked the news, and I can’t contain it… I don’t care who’s trying to take the Innovate Group down with this, we need to call an emergency shareholder meeting right now and lock down all information. We can’t let Dominick’s condition get out.” The sound of a commotion echoed through the hospital corridor. It was Scott’s voice, urgent and panicked, a far cry from his usual cool 16-08- Sun, 23 Jun- G₫/ Chapter 110 composure. “Where’s my dad? Where is he?!” Stella suddenly rushed over from the other side of the elevator. 632 The hallway outside the hospital room was already a chaotic scene, and with Stella’s arrival, Scott and everyone’s faces hardened even more. Vincent didn’t spare another glance at Stephanie and strode out. He faced Stella with a cold expression and spoke harshly, “You’re not welcome here. Get out.” Stella glared at Vincent, her anger rising, and shouted through clenched teeth, “Kevin had nothing to do with Dominick’s accident! Let him go, now!” Scott stepped forward and coldly uttered, “No way.” away with this! Kevin had slammed into the back of Dominick’s taxi. This was a murder. They would never let him get away Stella looked at their unyielding stance, panic rising within her. All the evidence pointed to Kevin, and now, with Dominick critically injured, this might be going to a conviction. That would… She turned her head and loudly questioned the butler, Brad, “Where is my dad? Where is he?! “I need to talk to him. This car accident is definitely not that simple. Kevin and Dominick had their issues, but he wouldn’t do something this reckless. It’s Stephanie, that woman put him up to it. Kevin’s innocent…” Brad’s face was grim, devoid of his usual warmth. He said in a deep voice, “George has already flown to Aurorastra.” Stella was furious. “My dad went to Aurorastra? What about the company? What about Kevin? Are you all just going to sit around and wait for Dominick to wake up? If he dies…” A tall, imposing bodyguard behind her instantly raised his gun and pressed it against the back of her head, his face cold and hard. “Watch your mouth!” he threatened through gritted teeth. No one could speak ill of their boss in front of them. Stella’s face paled. She fearfully glanced sideways at the cold, black gun aimed at the back of her head, swallowing hard and not daring to speak again. “George is with Dominick in Aurorastra. Everyone else, including Kevin and anyone involved in the crash, is to stay put here at Havencrest,” Brad said, looking into Stella’s eyes and making sure she got the message. “And let me be perfectly clear,” he added, his voice grave, “there are to be no further mishaps before Dominick wakes up.” Stella could only nod in agreement, her face pale. Seeing this, the bodyguard behind her finally lowered his gun. … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 110” »
Chapter 109 “Sit tight.” Dominick shoved her into a taxi and even made sure to buckle her seatbelt. This wasn’t a Wellington family car, and he didn’t trust these “outsiders” at all The driver felt immense pressure. He didn’t know who these people were, but the man’s icy stare told him he couldn’t afford a single mistake. As the car started moving slowly, Dominick sat beside her, frowning as he looked at her legs. “How are your legs?” Earlier, the fact that Stephanie had the nerve to sit in the middle of the road had shocked Dominick. He’d assumed she was having some kind of pregnancy–related leg cramp and hadn’t even waited for the Wellington family’s driver, jumping into the first cab he saw. Stephanie felt a bit embarrassed under his gaze. She lowered her head in guilt and started pondering how to smooth things over when suddenly her phone rang. She perked up instantly, fumbling it out of her pocket and hitting the answer button. “Steffi, have you seen Dominick?” It was George calling. Stephanie found it a bit strange and replied, “Yes, we’re on our way back together.” George didn’t ask any more questions, but instead, he offered some advice, “From now on, if you run into any trouble, just tell him. He’s your husband after all…” “Grandpa, did something happen?” Stephanie was genuinely confused. “Didn’t he tell you? That punk heard you were trying to borrow money and rushed out to find you as soon as he got your call…” Stephanie blushed again, somehow. “Wasn’t he just passing by?” “He went looking for you, specifically.” George hung up with a huff. These kids were such a pain. He hung up the phone, leaving Stephanie staring blankly at the screen, her mind in a whirlwind. The man beside her could vaguely hear their conversation. He pressed his lips, eyes fixed on her profile, hesitating to speak up. “How’s your leg?” he asked again with mixed emotions. Stephanie lowered her head, unable to meet his intense gaze. She wiggled her legs a bit and said, “I’m fine now.” Dominick watched her childish leg–wiggling action and couldn’t help but smirk. Stephanie was surprisingly easy to take care of during her pregnancy. There was no morning sickness to speak of, just the occasional food craving. And unlike some women who got moody or depressed, she wasn’t high maintenance. All in all, she was pretty chill. “Next month, I’m handing off my work to Anthony and the team so I can be home with you more,” he said casually, his voice betraying no emotion. 1/3 16:08 Sun, 23 Jun GBU Chapter 109 Stephanie’s head snapped up, her eyes wide with surprise. As if that was too flattering, she stammered, “I… I’m doing fine at home. Grandpa and everyone are taking good care of me.” He noticed the nervousness on her face and frowned, wanting to say something. But suddenly, his eyes widened as he urgently instructed the driver, “Turn right!” No sooner had Dominick spoken than the driver glanced in the rearview mirror in shock. Behind them, a white Bentley was speeding towards them recklessly like crazy, closing in fast like a missile. The driver seemed panicked, slamming on the brakes and jerking the wheel. The car suddenly made a sharp turn, and Stephanie felt a dizzying spin, her face draining of color in fright. But they still couldn’t avoid the white Bentley behind them. Stephanie caught a glimpse of the Bentley’s strong light reflected in the rearview mirror and a familiar face inside the car made her eyes widen. It was Kevin…. He was drunk, his face contorted with rage, and his bloodshot eyes were budging. He gripped the steering wheel tightly, pushing the car to its limits. “Dominick, go to hell!” Her mind went blank with terror as she stared at the oncoming collision, paralyzed with fear. “Cover your head.” She couldn’t hear Dominick clearly, only seeing his anxious face as he lunged towards her, wrapping her tightly in his arms…. “Boom-“A deafening crash sounded as the car was struck with tremendous force, flipping over the guardrail on the mountain road’s shoulder. The car tumbled down the slope, everything in chaos, Finally, it came to a stop. The car’s metal frame was mangled and twisted, wheels pointing towards the sky. Blood oozed from the broken car onto the pitch–black mountain road below. “Are you alright?” After a long time, a hoarse voice finally came out from the narrow, suffocating space.. The car was severely crushed, and Stephanie felt dizzy but not seriously injured. Dominick had shielded her with his body, taking most of the impact. It was dark down the hillside … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 109” »
Chapter 108 “Where are you going?” Molly was so drunk that she became bolder. She grabbed Stephanie’s arm with both hands and refused to let her go. “Stephanie, the grudge between us is not over yet. You can’t leave.” Stephanie looked at Molly, who was actually drunk and crazy, trying to talk some sense into her. “I’ll explain it to you torfiorrow. Now…” “Don’t pel Don’t gol” Molly acted unreasonably. “Stephanie, tell me when you hooked up with my boss.” “She wants to go home and rest.” A low voice came from behind them. It was Dom Dominick. Molly froze, looking at the stern face in front of her with blurred eyes, and let go of Stephanie’s hand as if it were her instinctive reaction. “Molly drank too much tonight.” Stephanie looked back and felt a little worried about Molly. However, Dominick, who was standing behind, was expressionless. He stared at Stephanie coldly, which made her feel a chill on her back. Stephanie immediately ignored Molly. Dominick had already asked the people in the villa to take care of Molly, and no one would hurt her. “Don’t strengthen yourself to help others,” Dominick reminded calmly. Stephanie pressed her lips, wanting to retort to him, but she finally chose to remain silent. She thought, ‘In Dominick’s eyes, most people are probably just ‘others. How many people could he really care about?” They walked out of Blossom Club. It was past 10 o’clock in the night. Lights flickered in the bustling alleys. Stephanie and Dominick walked side by side. Under the warm light, their long shadows depended on each other, revealing a rare harmony and warmth. Stephanie locked down at their shadows on the ground. It was quiet around, and her heart was beating faster for no reason. It was rare for her to take a walk with him like this. Perhaps after they walked out of this alley, Dominick would ask the driver to pick them up. Suddenly, Stephanie hoped that this alley would be longer so that she could walk with him for a little longer… Suddenly, she felt something on her shoulders. Startled, she looked up at the man to her left. Dominick put his black suit jacket on her shoulders. He acted naturally and strengthened the suit jacket for her. “Don’t move.” The suit jacket gave her warmth, carrying his body temperature. Stephanie didn’t refuse. Maybe it was because the street lights were dim, leaving a dreamlike blush on her face. “Dominick.” She still lowered her head, looking at their shadows, which were leaning on each other on the ground, and asked in a low voice, “Why did you come to the school to be an assistant teacher that year?” Dominick raised an eyebrow and looked sideways at her slightly red cheeks. Stephanie looked shy. She was completely different from the first time he met her, who had left a deep impression on him at that time. That year, his father passed away, and Dominick came back from Aurorastra to attend the funeral. He had not been back for so long that the Wellington family made him feel very strange and irritated. Chapter 108 63% That day, he went to Caelorium to meet a good friend. He wore casual clothes and white headphones, listening to music while walking casually, At sunset, the alley in front of the Elite High School of Caclorium looked deserted. In the dim sunset, the fallen leaves fell outside the walls of the school opposite, creating a rather gloomy atmosphere. Dominick had never imagined that under the locust tree at the corner, a girl suddenly appeared. She broke into his world unexpectedly, and her soft and warm body fell into his arms. The afterglow of sunset had a hazy beauty, and he looked at her. At that moment, he was stunned. A strange thought flashed through his mind, Dominick thought he had met the angel in Bouguereau’s painting. “Hey, be careful when you’re walking!” However, the next second, the girl’s voice brought him back to his senses. She quickly climbed up from him and did not apologize to him. Instead, she complained first. Dominick was about to speak, but the girl didn’t even look at him and just ran away. He straightened his clothes, stood under the locust tree, and looked at her running figure. Her that she was actually very nervous but just pretended to be calm. er steps were little hasty, and then he realized It was hard to describe the feeling. It was a little conflicted and a little hesitant. Dominick became even more irritable during those days, and that figure kept coming into his mind. He just couldn’t forget her. Suddenly, he really wanted to see her again. He didn’t know why but just really wanted to see her. … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 108” »
Chapter 107 “Stop drinking.” Stephanie helped the drunken Molly into the ladies‘ room to prevent her from falling, but Molly was not grateful and was angry. “Stephanie, I’ll break up with you! “You… You said you don’t know Dominion, but you got him and got pregnant…” Molly hiccupped and glared at Stephanie “Stephanie, you lied to me. Tell me what else you are still hiding from me.” Molly drank too much and became bolder. She yelled at Stephanie. Stephanie was expressionless. Smelling the strong alcohol on Molly, she pushed her into a cubicle. “Hurry up,” she said coldly. There was no sound in the cubicle. Stephanie hesitated for a while and kicked the door with her right foot. “Molly, hurry up. Do you need me to help you take off your pants?” Molly was drunk, and her mind was a mess, but Stephanie’s voice was so cold that she acted quickly. “She is so fierce. Poor Dominion….” Molly couldn’t help but murmur. She thought, ‘But Stephanie and Dominion are really a perfect couple. She is beautiful, and Dominion is handsome. However, Molly was angry that Stephanie had been keeping it a secret from her. “Stephanie! Stephanie! You said before that your husband and I work in the same company.” After using the toilet, Molly walked out of the cubicle with unsteady steps and went to question Stephanie. “Just now, I seemed to have seen Dominick in the private room 1001” “Dominick Wellington? How could it be? The Innovate Group is holding a quarterly celebration party tonight, and he should be there.” Molly had just left the ladies‘ room and felt dizzy. She saw two men aged about 50 passing by and talking. “Dominick…” Molly murmured. The Innovate Group… Dominick… The next second, she screamed, “Stephanie…” Stephanie was bored, looking at a potted plant on the left side of the corridor. She turned around and saw Molly running towards her. “Stephanie?” A male voice suddenly came from the other end of the corridor. Stephanie was surprised when she saw the man. It was Kevin. Kevin looked surprised and walked towards her. “Stephanie, are you coming here to play? I just happened to come here to discuss a project. How about I treat you…” The drunken Molly ran over, excitedly put her arm around Stephanie’s shoulders, and yelled, “Dominick is my boss. Stephanie, you married him but didn’t even tell me. I’m going to break up with you!” “Calm down.” Stephanie looked embarrassed and glared at Molly, who was drunk and bold. Turning to look at Kevin, She said calmly, “I have to go.” She had nothing to talk to him. 1/3 63%1 Chapter 107 Kevin stood there, looking at Stephanie with a complicated expression as she supported a drunken woman and walked toward private room 1001. “Is that woman Dominick’s wife?” Two middle–aged men in sults came out of the men’s restroom. They looked surprised and said, “I was right. Dominick is really in that private room.” One of the men smiled flatteringly at Kevin and asked, “Mr. Nelson, how about we go to say hello to your cousin?” “Get out of here.” Kevin stared at the door of private room 1001 and his face gradually darkened. He got angry and shouted, “Get out!” The man was startled, and he didn’t know what he had offended Kevin. “What’s wrong, Kevin?” Everyone in private room 1002 was driven out. They looked confused but dared not ask anymore. They had already negotiated, and the contracts they had brought were ready to be signed. But they really didn’t understand what was wrong with Kevin. In the end, they had to leave with their briefcases. “Get out of here! Get out!” Kevin sat on the sofa in the middle of the private room. He poured two full glasses of brandy, picked a glass up, and drank it all in one gulp. The strong liquor choked his throat, and the spiciness at that moment seemed to burn his heart and lungs, which was very painful. “Kevin, you’re crazy. Stop drinking.” A familiar female voice came from beside him. It was Claire. She hurried to snatch the glass from his hand. “Get lost!” Kevin was dizzy. He glared at the heavily made–up woman in front of him with bloodshot eyes and roared, “Claire, get out of here!” “You are crazy? Mr. White just said he wanted to sign the contract. Why did you…. Kevin picked up the wine glass on the table and threw it hard on the floor, glaring at Claire. “Get out of here right now. Don’t let me see you again, Claire.” The fragments of the broken glass flew everywhere, scaring Claire so much that her face turned pale. She looked at Kevin, picked up the half bottle of brandy, and drank it, looking angry and conflicted. … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 107” »
Chapter 106 申63%量 Blossom Club was a high–end leisure club in Havencrest, with hot springs, massages, authentic seafood, and spacious private rooms perfect for gatherings. Molly seemed to be greatly emotional. She grabbed the cocktails on the table and kept drinking. Stephanic was sitting opposite her. Worried about Molly’s weak alcohol tolerance, she wanted to stop her. Dominick next to her was unreasonable and refused to let go of her waist. “Behave yourself” Dominick reminded Stephanie softly. She wanted to explain, “That cocktail is very strong. Molly will get drunk…” “Sit down.” Somehow, Dominick was angry. He glanced at Stephanie, his eyes full of warning. Stephanie’s face turned gloomy. She knew that she had no freedom if she was with him. “Dominion, I heard that you left our school after only half a year. We were so lucky to be your students. I wonder which school you are currently working in.” A man in a suit came over. He looked very confident, which showed that he was doing very well. However, Dominick, who was sitting on the sofa, just looked up at him. It was obvious that Dominick didn’t want to pay attention to him. The man was treated so coldly that he looked awkward. He then handed Dominick a glass of red wine with a triumphant smile. “I asked a friend to send this wine from abroad…” Dominick took it, but he didn’t de it or say anything more. Stephanie looked at the glass of bright red wine, and her eyes lit up. In fact, she was also a wine lover…. Stephanie was more than just a wine lover. She was actually obsessed with wine. Dominick was about to threaten her when the high–spirited man handed her a glass. He smiled, “Steffi, I haven’t seen you for so many years. You are getting more and more beautiful…” “She’s pregnant and can’t drink,” Dominick interrupted him suddenly. The man looked stunned. He stared fixedly at Stephanie’s belly. Perhaps because she was tall, it was not very obvious that she was three–month pregnant. However, upon closer inspection, it could be seen that her belly did bulge slightly. Although Dominick’s voice was not loud, all eyes were on him. The word “pregnant” shocked all women present, and they glared at Stephanie fiercely. They all thought, “What is their relationship?” Stephanie looked embarrassed. She grabbed a glass of juice on the table and took a sip before muttering, “We have got married.” 16:07 Sun, 23 Jun GBV · Chapter 106 The women who were madly infatuated with Dominick were heartbroken, for he was snatched away by the former school bellet 63% “Let’s drink. The wine is good. It was specially brought from abroad…” The men present were also in very complicated moods. They would drown their sorrows All of a sudden, the originally tense atmosphere became lively because of the drinking contest. Everyone felt much more relaxed, talking and laughing while reminiscing about the past. Suddenly, a slightly fat man, who was drunk, stood tall on the chair. “Stephanie, I’m Jimmie Carroll. I like you very much!” He shouted at her. Stephanie looked at this unfamiliar classmate in shock. “You said before that you liked fat men because they could give you a sense of security, and you also said that your ideal partner would be a cook. Now I am a senior chef in a hotel…” Another man nearby quickly pulled him down. Jimmie must be drunk. “Jimmie, get down quickly. This is embarrassing.” “Holden Aldridge, go away, you bastard. I wanted to confess my love to her, but you stopped me and even scolded me,” Jimmie frowned angrily and yelled at Holden beside him. “Humph, do you think I don’t know? That afternoon you went to find Stephanie before I did. I saw her throw river.” her shoulder into the Holden, who was trying to appease Jimmie, looked embarrassed. Stephanie was very famous in school back then, not only because of her outstanding academic performance and appearance, but especially her karate, and she would never show mercy to the boys who pestered her. “Stephanie, I like you very much, I am the boy who used to sit behind you.“” Jimmie drank a little too much, and after he finished yelling, he was so excited that he almost cried. He had a dream all these years. He felt inferior and timid back then. Although he knew she would never agree, it seemed like his wish had come true. “You have so many suitors.” Dominick said in a low voice through gritted teeth. Stephanie tilted her head, not daring to look at him. She explained, “I didn’t mean to mess up with them.” Those men asked for trouble. Eighty students came to the party, and they booked the largest private room in the club. There was a pavilion in front of the balcony on the left, and a large open–air hot spring with gurgling water next to it, which was pleasant and peaceful to hear at … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 106” »
Chapter 105 Under the dim street lights, several figures were stretched…. Stephanie froze in place. Perhaps the lights were dim at night, she couldn’t see clearly, but the black shadows reflected on the ground were overlapping Then she heard Wade anxiously roar, “Fuck you, do you know who I am?” Bang… Cold–faced Dominick took a step forward, grabbed Wade’s collar with his left hand, grabbed his belt with the other, and threw him against the rough wall hard. Wade didn’t have time to react. Unable to keep balance, he hit the wall heavily, leaving a cut on his forehead. The wall was stained with blood and he was gasping in pain. “You…” Wade hurriedly got up and turned to look at Dominick who was approaching him step by step. Panic appeared on Wade’s arrogant face. Wade hurriedly shouted to his friends behind him, “Come here and beat this bastard to death…” “Can you?” Dominick came over and looked down at him. Suddenly, he grabbed Wade’s throat with his right hand. Dominick tightened the grip, leaving Wade’s cervical vertebrae in great pain. His face turried pale and he tried to speak, but no sound came but. E Wade looked terrified, but Dominick was calm, which made people feel even more frightened. Wade would die…. “Dominick!” Stephanie looked so nervous as she shouted at him anxiously. The night breeze in early summer was somewhat cool, but the street was faintly filled with the smell of blood, which made one feel sick. Dominick let go of Wade, and the latter collapsed to the ground instantly. Blood was still flowing from his forehead, and his face turned pale.. He lay on the ground in a panic, trembling and not daring to move. “Take them away,” Dominick ordered coldly. Then he turned around and looked at Stephanie under the street light. Under his gaze, Stephanie froze, feeling a chill run through her. Wade and his cronies were easily suppressed by the three bodyguards. They always bluffed. The sight of the shiny black guns scared them a Tot. “We didn’t do anything. It’s none of our business…” The hooligans were taken into the car, feeling somewhat unconvinced but not daring to speak too loudly. Sun Chapter 105 “n’s Wade. It’s his fault alone…” “Shut up!” .63%量 The bodyguard in front turned to give them a cold look. “If you speak again, you’ll be in trouble!” After a while, the car started and drove directly to the nearest police station. Though those hooligans had left, Stephanie was still nervous. Being stared at by Dominick, she felt guilty, so she silently looked down at her toes. She thought, I’m done… Molly was stunned. Her left hand quietly tugged at the corner of Stephanie’s clothes. “He…” He seemed to be…. “Dominion.” Suddenly, several beautifully dressed men and women ran out of the Blossom Club, shouting towards them with excitement and joy on their faces. “Dominion, we thought you weren’t coming. We’re really glad to see you…” Dominion? Stephanie heard the shouting. When she looked up, she met Dominick’s, which left her so tense. “My friend called me and said she was bullied, so I came over….” She whispered, trying to explain. “Come and fight?” Dominick’s cold voice came from above. Though frightened. Stephanie stubbornly retorted, “Wade deserves a beating. … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 105” »
Chapter 104 “Mrs. Wellington asked about you earlier… It seems like she wants to borrow money…” The company had a quarterly meeting today. There was supposed to be a celebration dinner tonight with other executives, but Dominick didn’t go to the hotel. He went straight back to Wellington Villa. He thought, ‘Borrow money?” Dominick’s eyebrows … Read More “Crossroads Confessions by Deirdre Augus Chapter 104” »