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.

had been almost seven years since they graduated high school, but

the same department is

she heard a sharp, condescending female

no need to be so rude,” Stephanie called

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

immediately recognized her and called out

who had been mocking Molly suddenly looked uneasy and quickly walked away as if she were afraid

steps of the

was in

Stephanie raised an eyebrow.

she looked familiar. “Is she

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

Chapter 100

as they left the company together. “My mom

had remarried when she was young. Her stepfather was harsh, and her mother

at a fine dining restaurant

said, “My so–called brother is getting married,

really give it to

lavish lifestyle he couldn’t afford and frequently relied on

“He asked for 60 thousand

that kind of money.

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,

picking at

only been working for three years. It’s normal not to have savings. What’s with your mom, demanding 60 thousand for a stepson? Does she want you to take out a loan?

angry expression made

constant. Classmates would gossip about her, but when Stephanie stood up,

lack of ulterior motives, even if she

How’s your husband?” Molly asked, a sly grin on her face. “Stephanie, didn’t you say he works at the

could answer, her phone vibrated

in a meeting just now.] Dominick had

was in a

spirits a bit.

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