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.

years since they graduated high school, but Molly looked just the

someone like you in the same department is embarrassing.

approached, she heard a sharp,

need to be so rude,”

women who had been arguing turned to look

recognized her and called

looked uneasy and quickly walked away

steps of the woman, feeling a

murmured. “She was in our

Stephanie raised an eyebrow.

she looked familiar.

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

Chapter 100

just my family drama,” Molly said softly, linking arms with Stephanie as they left the company together. “My mom caused a scene here this morning. That’s why Sharon was talking to me like

she was young. Her stepfather was

dining restaurant and ordered a

so–called brother is getting married,

give it

lifestyle he couldn’t afford and frequently relied on Molly to clean

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

that kind of money.

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 family, and if my

looked dejected, picking at her food without

not to have savings. What’s with your mom, demanding 60 thousand for a stepson?

expression made Molly

Classmates would gossip about her, but when Stephanie stood up, slapped her hand

honesty and lack of ulterior motives, even

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

phone vibrated

a meeting just now.] Dominick

an explanation? So he hadn’t answered earlier because he was in a meeting. For some reason,

spirits a bit.

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