Crossroads

Chapter 100

Chapter 100

“Yeah. I’m on my way to the Innovate Group right now,” she said.

The midday sun blazed overhead as a champagne–gold Rolls–Royce glided smoothly towards downtown. Stephanie sat in the back seat, chatting with George on the phone. “There’s a high school reunion next week, and she’s one of our employees.”

“How about Dominick?” George suddenly inquired from the other end of the line.

Stephanie was slightly startled and answered truthfully, “He’s doing fine. He hasn’t had any migraines these past few days.”

Before hanging up, George added, “Since you’re at the company, give him a call.”

‘Call Dominick?‘ Her fingers brushed lightly over the phone screen as she hesitated, staring at his number. Despite her reluctance, she dialed.

With the phone pressed to her ear, nerves fluttered as she wondered what to say. But moments later, she lowered the phone, a hint of inexplicable disappointment in her eyes.

He didn’t

tanswer.

Why had she been so anxious just now? Lately, she felt overly sensitive.

[I’m in the lobby of the Innovate Group. I’m here to have lunch with a friend.] When the car reached the company, she got out and quickly typed a message to Dominick.

Ten minutes passed with no reply. Stephanie didn’t mind much, thinking he was probably busy.

She stepped into the lobby. Last time, she had arranged to meet Molly but missed her, so this time, Stephanie decided to wait in the

company.

As noon approached, employees began to descend for lunch, and the five elevators on the west side grew crowded.

“Molly?” Stephanie called out, spotting a familiar figure in a black business dress by the elevators. Her face lit up.

since they graduated high school, but Molly looked just

is embarrassing. Don’t bring your family’s debt

a sharp,

need to be

the two women who

recognized her and called out excitedly.

and quickly walked away

Stephanie watched the hasty steps

“She was in our class back

Stephanie raised an eyebrow.

looked familiar.

and soft face had matured, her features

Chapter 100

exactly. It’s just my family drama,” Molly said softly, linking arms with Stephanie as they left the company together. “My mom caused a scene here

remembered that Molly’s mother had remarried when she was young. Her

fine dining restaurant and

is getting married, and my

really give it to him?” Stephanie was

always indulged in a lavish lifestyle

took a sip of her milkshake, smiling bitterly, “He asked for 60 thousand dollars right off the bat. I’m not some rich heiress. I don’t

that kind of money.

was six thousand dollars. You know how she is, always favoring my stepfather and his son as if she’s afraid they’d abandon her. She yelled at me, called me selfish, and said that even after getting married, I’d have

looked dejected, picking at her

for three years. It’s normal not to have savings. What’s with your mom, demanding 60 thousand for

expression made Molly

issues were a constant. Classmates would gossip about her, but when Stephanie stood up, slapped her hand on the desk, and silenced the room, it showed her loyalty and

even if she could be a bit

asked, a sly grin on her face. “Stephanie, didn’t you say he works at

answer, her phone vibrated with a

a meeting just now.] Dominick had

earlier because he was in a meeting. For some reason, seeing those

spirits a bit.

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