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 a man’s

promise me the lead role in

charming laugh as she raised her glass

What can I

said your

perhaps you should ask the ladies to

Hayes and stood

the night, shot him a

across the bar, another man suddenly chuckled, “Vincent, you’re dead meat. You know

Roberts” sly smile, Vincent immediately became

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

“Get down,

were curious why Vincent had changed suddenly, and they turned

surprise and called

remained expressionless,

Chapter 12

a shiver run down his spine. Everyone in their circle knew that Dominick had a particular disdain

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

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

Dominick could respond, Vincent burst out

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

about this woman?” Vincent

the Hayes and spoke up gravely. “Where is my pocket

had lost when something flashed through his mind and shocked