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…

the sound of clinking glasses echoed, followed by a man’s

did promise me the lead role in ‘Crimson Autumn.” You better

a charming laugh as she raised

I do?”

bad, the director said your acting isn’t up

ask the ladies

Vincent Hayes and stood before him, speaking with a nervous

night, shot him a look

opulent dark green sola across the bar, another man suddenly chuckled, “Vincent, you’re dead meat.

Roberts” sly smile, Vincent immediately became

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

chair, feigning disgust, “Get down, ladies. Who let you come up here,

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

their surprise and called out softly, almost a

remained expressionless, staring

Chapter 12

their circle knew that Dominick had a particular disdain for women due to something in

ushered the women downstairs, relieved to see that Dominick hadn’t lost his

get married today,” Scott asked

Vincent burst out excitedly. “What? Dominick, you

usually wouldn’t

this woman?”

in dealing with the Hayes and spoke up gravely.

the pocket watch Dominick had lost when something flashed through