Crossroads

Chapter 12

In the middle of the night, downtown’s most luxurious Flaining Bar was alive with energy, drawing in rich playboys, celebrities, and models mingle with the high society.

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The thump of bass–heavy music, the dim flicker of lights, and sudden flashes of vibrant beams brought the dance floor to life as steking men and women moved to the beat, living in the moment.

As a soft yellow spotlight swept over the VIP entrance of the bar, a man casually walked in.

Bathed in the bright light, his tall stature and stern expression were striking, his slightly pressed thin lips adding to his cool, detached air that seemed unapproachable.

“Mr. Wellington, right this way, please…” The bar’s general manager awaited at the entrance.

They stepped into the elevator and ascended directly to the top floor of the bar.

Contrary to what’s going on below, the top floor of the bar was much quieter.

The space was wide open, featuring simple yet elegant decor. Priceless oil paintings hung on the walls, and antique vases and statues were thoughtfully placed throughout the room.

At the far end of the eastern side was a place for storing fine wines, leading up to a semicircular bar. This area typically had no wait staff and was rarely frequented by guests.

“This place usually doesn’t allow women, but since y

you agreed to come on top today, well…

glasses echoed, followed by

promise me the lead

laugh as she raised her glass to feed him a

What can I do?” Vincent

your acting isn’t up to

should ask the ladies to

approached Vincent Hayes and stood before him, speaking with

clearly enjoying the night, shot him

another man suddenly chuckled,

Scott Roberts” sly smile, Vincent immediately

terrible. The next second, he met the eyes of the man before him.

from his chair, feigning disgust, “Get down, ladies. Who let you

models were curious why Vincent had changed suddenly, and they turned

surprise and called out softly, almost a bit

expressionless, staring

Chapter 12

circle knew that Dominick had a particular disdain for

to see that Dominick hadn’t lost his

to get married today,” Scott asked with a smile, pouring him a glass of

burst out excitedly. “What?

did push Dominick, it usually wouldn’t work. Dominick wasn’t the type to cave so

special about this woman?”

interest in dealing with the Hayes and spoke up gravely. “Where is my

had lost when something