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.

graduated high

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

heard a sharp, condescending female voice

there’s no need to be so rude,” Stephanie called

intervened, the two women who had

her and

Molly suddenly looked uneasy and quickly walked away as if she

watched the hasty steps of the woman, feeling a vague sense

Moore,” Molly murmured. “She was in our

Stephanie raised an eyebrow.

looked familiar. “Is she picking

face had matured, her features more defined, but she still

Chapter 100

they left the company together. “My mom caused a scene here this morning. That’s why

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

fine dining restaurant and ordered

“My so–called brother is getting married, and my

give it to him?” Stephanie

a lavish lifestyle he couldn’t afford and frequently relied

asked for 60 thousand dollars right off the bat. I’m not

that kind of money.

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 to

looked dejected, picking at her food without

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

angry expression made

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 lack of ulterior motives, even

talk 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

could answer, her phone vibrated

a meeting

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

spirits a bit.

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