Crossroads

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

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

sharp, condescending female voice taunting

no need to be so rude,”

the two women who had been arguing turned to look at

and called out excitedly.

looked uneasy and quickly

now…” Stephanie watched the hasty steps of the woman, feeling a vague

Molly murmured. “She was in our class back in high

Stephanie raised an eyebrow.

looked familiar.

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

Chapter 100

drama,” Molly said softly, linking arms with Stephanie as they left the company together. “My mom caused a scene

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

arrived at a fine dining restaurant and ordered

didn’t hold back and said, “My so–called brother is getting married, and my mom wants me to

you really give it to him?” Stephanie

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

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

that kind of money.

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 to rely on my

picking at her food without

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

expression made Molly

would gossip about her, but when Stephanie stood up, slapped her hand on the desk, and silenced the room, it showed her loyalty

Stephanie’s honesty and lack of ulterior motives, even if she could be a bit dense

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 say he works at the same

her phone vibrated with

in a meeting just

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

spirits a bit.