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.

years since they graduated

you in the same department is embarrassing. Don’t bring your family’s debt

heard a sharp, condescending female voice taunting her

there’s no need to be so rude,”

had intervened, the two women who had been arguing turned to look

immediately recognized her and

mocking Molly suddenly looked uneasy and quickly

watched the hasty steps of the woman, feeling a vague

Sharon Moore,” Molly murmured. “She was in our class

Stephanie raised an eyebrow.

wonder she looked familiar. “Is she picking

features more defined, but she still seemed

Chapter 100

company together. “My mom caused a scene here this morning. That’s why Sharon was talking to

that Molly’s mother had remarried when she was young. Her stepfather was harsh, and her mother always

arrived at a fine dining

is getting married,

it

He always indulged in a lavish lifestyle he couldn’t afford and frequently relied on Molly to

bitterly, “He asked for 60 thousand

that kind of money.

his son as if she’s afraid they’d abandon her. She yelled at

dejected, picking at her food

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

expression made

in school, Molly’s family issues were a constant. Classmates would gossip about her, but when Stephanie stood up, slapped her hand on the desk,

of ulterior motives, even if she

sly grin on her face. “Stephanie, didn’t you say he

phone

a meeting just now.] Dominick had

hadn’t answered earlier because he was in a meeting. For some reason, seeing those words lifted

spirits a bit.

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