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…

clinking glasses echoed, followed by

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

a charming laugh as she raised her glass to feed him

What can I do?” Vincent

the director said your acting isn’t up

should ask the ladies to

approached Vincent Hayes and stood before him, speaking

shot him a look

another man suddenly chuckled, “Vincent, you’re

smile, Vincent immediately became alert and lifted his

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

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

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

couldn’t hide their surprise and called out softly, almost a

Dominick remained expressionless,

Chapter 12

down his spine. Everyone in their circle knew that Dominick

women downstairs, relieved to

today,” Scott asked with a

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

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

special about this woman?”

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

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