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

Hayes, you did promise me the lead

as she

What can I

bad, the director said your acting isn’t up to

perhaps you should ask the ladies to leave

approached Vincent Hayes and stood before him, speaking with a

enjoying the night, shot

bar, another

Hearing Scott Roberts” sly smile, Vincent immediately became alert and

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

“Get down,

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

Wellington.” The women couldn’t hide their surprise and called out softly, almost

remained expressionless, staring at

Chapter 12

circle knew that Dominick had a particular disdain

relieved to see that Dominick hadn’t lost his

married today,” Scott asked with a smile, pouring him a

Dominick could respond, Vincent burst out excitedly. “What? Dominick,

Even if George did push Dominick, it usually wouldn’t

what’s special about this woman?” Vincent was

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

to hand over the pocket watch Dominick had lost