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…

clinking glasses echoed,

you did promise me the lead role in

voice was flirtatious, accompanied by a charming laugh as she raised her glass

I do?”

the director said your acting isn’t up to

you should ask the ladies to leave

manager approached Vincent Hayes and stood before

the night, shot him a look

dark green sola across the bar, another man suddenly chuckled, “Vincent,

Vincent immediately became

terrible. The next second, he met the eyes of the man before him. He quickly pushed the woman

chair, feigning disgust, “Get down, ladies. Who let

and models were curious why Vincent had

women couldn’t hide their surprise and

remained expressionless,

Chapter 12

shiver run down his spine. Everyone in their circle knew that Dominick had a particular disdain for women due to something in his

relieved to see

I heard your grandfather forced you to get married today,” Scott asked with a smile, pouring him

Vincent burst out excitedly. “What? Dominick,

Dominick, it usually wouldn’t work. Dominick wasn’t the type

about this woman?” Vincent was eager to

Hayes

hand over the pocket watch Dominick had