Crossroads

Chapter 69

Chapter 69

Stephanie sneaked into the venue of the cocktail party.

She didn’t quite understand why she had come, just feeling a bit concerned and restless deep down.

She thought, “Stella and Kevin will definitely attend the Innovate Group’s anniversary celebration, so there is a chance Claire may show up.

Stephanie really wanted to know what Dominick and Claire were hiding. “Is the helping Claire to plot against me?”

To her disappointment, Claire didn’t show up tonight.

The cocktail party had officially begun. “The man on stage is the current CEO of the Innovate Group,” a stranger next to her whispered, pointing towards the podium.

Then he lowered his head, glanced at Stephanie, and smiled, “Ms. Carter, I heard you’re in a romantic relationship with him.” He chuckled amiably as if merely curious.

Stephanie felt a bit awkward. This man mistook her for Jessica Carter.

Unable to produce an invitation, she could only play along..

At this moment, the lights dimmed, and Dominick stood on the podium, spotlights highlighting his outstanding demeanor, instantly becoming the center of attention.

Stephanie stood among the crowd, occasionally hearing whispers of admiration from women around her, all eyes fixed on the stage.

The distance between them wasn’t much, but Stephanie keenly felt the disparity at this moment.

The

gap

between her and him reminded her of Diana’s admonition.

Dominick was

s the kind of man she shouldn’t fall in love with

Falling for him would only lead to irreversible consequences.

What kind of woman will a man like him belong to?” Stephanie didn’t know, but she was certain it wasn’t her.

As she pondered, a scorching gaze from the stage suddenly directed towards her.

When she met his deep gaze, Stephanie felt a tremor.

Dominick’s speech was brief. He quickly returned the microphone to the host and strode down from the stage as if realizing something.

“Dominick.” In a soft voice, a woman rushed into his arms as soon as he stepped down from the stage.

Stephanie, standing afar, looked dazed for a moment. She hesitated momentarily, turned around, and walked straight towards the exit.

“Why did I even come… Stephanie muttered self–deprecatingly to herself. Her head was down, and her footsteps hastened.

“Go away.” Dominick’s voice was cold and displeased.

“Dominick, I’ve been receiving those anonymous threats recently. It’s frightening Jessica clung tightly to his arm, her voice soft and gentle, evoking a sense of pity.

“Ms. Carter, please don’t bother me.”

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lacking any trace of pity, forcefully pushing

anxiously towards the previous position, but

wrong? It was

you going home so

and Dominick left the party together, heading directly to the

just saw the scene where Jessica took the initiative to embrace Dominick, but unfortunately,

and he was not answering him. At this moment, the two walked side

all the e bodyguards follow the old man to prevent

out the car keys and pressed the button remotely, reaching out to open the

Suddenly, a sinister voice rang out, followed by a sharp, ear–piercing

“Bang!”

Get d

same

ducking behind the car with Dominick, Bullets pounded into the metal of

“Dominick, come out!”

side, dressed in a sharp suit, looked like an elite, but now he seemed to have lost control. His

“Dominick!”

roaring like a devil

Stephanie, hiding behind a white Bentley, turned pale

thought, ‘What should

had just come out of the elevator, intending to drive back to Wellington Villa. How could she

but tremble, and her mind went blank. She kept telling herself to calm down and find a way to help

mirror, she saw the man’s ferocious expression, gun tightly gripped in his

“Bang!”

horrifying sound making her face

herself shouting loudly in her mind. Her feet felt weak, and

them.

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step when

inauspicious.” Soon, Vincent’s voice echoed

tone was calm and devoid of panic. Stephanie peeked out. She was puzzled

breathed a sigh of relief.

the man’s hands with his right hand, pressing down on the back of his neck with his left

cold, as if the horrifying scene just now didn’t affect

in hell” The man yelled uncontrollably, his voice

had fallen to the ground, subdued by Dominick, and all his efforts were

has nothing to do

either. This was not their first, and he could

front

who killed my dad! Dominick, you cold–blooded beast. It was you. You killed

pressed against the car window. His face was squeezed

year, out of the blue, you, Dominick Wellington, swooped in and snagged the CEO spot. And what did you do to secure your grip on power?

Dominick gestured to Vincent, taking the gun in his right hand and skillfully loading it. He

but chuckled coldly, “Do you want to go down and accompany that useless

and the cold, terrifying touch of the metal

of folks out there who’d love to see you six feet under,” he

were ruthless. He never left room for mercy, having offended many people in the business world. They dared not directly challenge him

think you’ve got what it takes to end me?” Dominick pressed the

the gun in Dominick’s hand, feeling worried. He thought, “If this man’s not scared to

such a standoff, someone would die or get

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