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…

of clinking glasses echoed, followed by

you did promise me the lead role

was flirtatious, accompanied by a charming laugh as she raised her glass to feed him

What can I

your acting

should ask

approached Vincent Hayes and

night, shot him

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

Roberts” sly smile, Vincent

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

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

and models were curious why Vincent

surprise and called out softly, almost a

remained expressionless, staring at

Chapter 12

Everyone in their circle knew that Dominick had a

relieved to see that

today,” Scott asked with a smile,

Vincent burst out excitedly. “What? Dominick, you got

looked doubtful. Even if George did push Dominick, it usually wouldn’t work. Dominick wasn’t the

this woman?” Vincent was eager to

had no interest in dealing with the Hayes and spoke up gravely.

over the pocket watch Dominick had lost