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 a man’s

promise me the lead

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

I

your acting

you should ask the

approached Vincent Hayes and

enjoying the night, shot him a

on an opulent dark green sola across the bar, another man

smile, Vincent immediately became alert

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

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

were curious why Vincent had

The women couldn’t hide their surprise

expressionless, staring

Chapter 12

run down his spine. Everyone in their circle knew that Dominick had

to

grandfather forced you to get married today,” Scott asked with

out excitedly. “What?

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

this woman?”

the Hayes and

watch Dominick had lost