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.

seven years since they graduated high school, but

like you in the same department is embarrassing. Don’t bring your

sharp, condescending female voice taunting her

there’s no need to be

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

recognized her and called out excitedly.

suddenly looked uneasy and quickly

hasty steps of the

murmured. “She was

Stephanie raised an eyebrow.

wonder she looked familiar. “Is she picking on

once round and soft face had matured, her features more defined, but

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 this

turned to look at her. She remembered that Molly’s mother had remarried when she was young. Her

a fine dining restaurant

is getting married, and my mom wants me to give him

really give it to him?”

stepbrother was a leech. He always indulged in a lavish lifestyle he

60 thousand dollars right off the bat.

that kind of money.

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

looked dejected, picking at her

What’s with your mom, demanding

expression

were a constant. Classmates would gossip about her, but when Stephanie stood up, slapped her hand on the desk,

lack of ulterior motives, even if she could

about my family’s mess anymore. How have you been? How’s your husband?” Molly asked, a sly grin on her face. “Stephanie, didn’t you

answer, her phone vibrated with a new

in a meeting just now.] Dominick had

So he hadn’t answered earlier because he was in a

spirits a bit.

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