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 Molly

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

approached, she heard a sharp, condescending female voice taunting her

need to be so

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

recognized her and called out excitedly.

and quickly walked away as if she were afraid of

steps of the woman, feeling a vague

“She was

Stephanie raised an eyebrow.

she looked familiar.

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

Chapter 100

just my family drama,” Molly said softly, linking arms with Stephanie as they left the company together. “My mom

when she

dining restaurant and

married,

it to him?” Stephanie was

in a lavish lifestyle he couldn’t afford and frequently relied on Molly to clean up his

her milkshake, smiling bitterly, “He asked for 60 thousand dollars right off the

that kind of money.

as if she’s afraid they’d abandon her. She yelled at me, called me selfish, and said that even after

looked dejected, picking at her food

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? That’s

angry expression

family issues were a constant. 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

ulterior motives, even if she could be

How’s your husband?” Molly asked, a sly grin on

her phone vibrated

a meeting just now.] Dominick had

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

spirits a bit.

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