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

lead role in ‘Crimson

a charming laugh as she raised her glass to

can I do?” Vincent

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

Hayes, perhaps you should ask the ladies to leave

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

the night, shot him a look of

sola across the bar, another man suddenly chuckled,

smile, Vincent immediately became alert

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

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

curious why Vincent had

couldn’t hide their surprise and

expressionless, staring at Vincent

Chapter 12

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

the women downstairs, relieved to see that

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

out excitedly. “What?

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

what’s special about this woman?”

dealing with the Hayes and spoke up gravely.

watch Dominick had lost when something