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,

me the lead role in ‘Crimson Autumn.” You better not

accompanied by a charming laugh as she raised her

can I

bad, the director said your

you should ask the ladies to

manager approached Vincent Hayes and stood before him, speaking with a nervous

shot him a look

opulent dark green sola across the bar, another man

sly smile, Vincent immediately became alert and lifted

The next second, he met the eyes of the man before him. He quickly pushed the woman beside him

from his chair, feigning disgust, “Get down,

were curious why Vincent had changed suddenly, and they turned around,

hide their surprise and called

expressionless, staring at

Chapter 12

spine. Everyone in their circle knew that Dominick had a particular disdain for women due to

the women downstairs, relieved to

forced you to get married today,” Scott asked

out excitedly. “What? Dominick, you

push Dominick, it usually wouldn’t work. Dominick wasn’t the type

woman?” Vincent was eager

dealing with the Hayes

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