Crossroads

Chapter 6

George watched him stride toward the study, completely ignoring him. He was so angry that he wanted to smash his cane on Dominick

“Look at him! Look at that scoundrell”

“Mr. George Wellington, Mr. Wellington just got back from Aurorastra. Maybe give him a break before setting him up on a blind date… Brad said, barely holding back a chuckle.

George glared at Brad. “Give him a break? He’s the Wellington family’s only grandson, nearly 30 and still single. When am I going to see a great- grandchild?”

The living room table was still covered with a pile of photos and profiles of wealthy ladies. George had prepared everything, hoping Dominick would meet someone and bless him with a great grandchild.

“Mr. Wellington has never shown much interest in women…” Brad’s face showed a hint of worry.

The vast villa was eerily quiet, home to over a hundred s e a t s but only two masters, George and Dominick, and George was deeply worried about

Dominick’s marriage.

George’s expression grew stern, and he muttered, “That troublemaker always fights me. After all those years overseas, who knows what kind nonsense he has gotten himself into. If he says he doesn’t want a kid, I’ll kick him out!”

Brad looked at George and shook his head with a smile.

He didn’t think Dominick’s indifference to women would preclude his desire for a child.

“Mr. George Wellington, next month’s Wellington family banquet will surely attract many distinguished ladies. Perhaps Mr. Wellington will find someone

he likes.

about the upcoming banquet, George raised his eyebrow and gave a

can capture that rascal’s heart will be welcomed into the

end of November, deep into the harsh winter, with Christmas just

glimmered with the soft glow of t w i k l Christmas trees and vibrant festive

gloomily

stirred her

since she caught Kevin and Claire fooling around at Nelson Villa, she had moved back to her apartment, feeling numb all

felt a possible cold coming on,

bill, thinking about returning to her apartment for a nap.

had hastily left, forgetting her clothes and bag,

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Chapter 6

“Damn it!”

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her husband having an affair and the fact that she had slept

feel hurt.

Stephaniel What did you do to make my mom

cafe opened, and Kevin glared at her as if she were

voice faced

Stephanie clenched her fist, clearly hurt

to act tough, and strode past him without a

ignore him, he felt

Stephanie snapped, shaking him

Kevin further. He sneered disdainfully, “Don’t think too highly of yourself, Stephanie. I’m not here to beg. My mother wants you to come to the Wellington

“Not interested!”