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

did promise me the lead role

charming laugh as she raised

What can I

your

you should ask

manager approached Vincent Hayes and stood before him, speaking with

clearly enjoying the night, shot him

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

smile, Vincent

next second, he met the eyes of the man before him. He quickly

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

and models were curious why Vincent had changed suddenly, and

hide their surprise and called out

remained expressionless,

Chapter 12

their circle knew that Dominick had a particular disdain for

relieved to see that Dominick

heard your grandfather forced you to get married today,” Scott

out excitedly.

George did push Dominick, it usually wouldn’t

this woman?” Vincent

no interest in dealing with the Hayes and spoke

pocket watch Dominick had lost when something flashed through his mind and shocked