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

having someone like you in the same department is embarrassing.

a sharp, condescending

no need to be so rude,” Stephanie

women who had been arguing turned

and called out

been mocking Molly suddenly looked uneasy and quickly walked away as if she

woman just now…” Stephanie watched the hasty steps of the woman,

“She was in our class back in high

Stephanie raised an eyebrow.

familiar.

matured, her features

Chapter 100

with Stephanie as they left the company together. “My mom caused a scene here

mother had remarried when she was young. Her stepfather was

fine dining restaurant and ordered

married, and my mom wants me to give him

you really give it to him?”

lavish lifestyle

of her milkshake, smiling bitterly, “He asked for 60 thousand dollars

that kind of money.

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 family, and if my brother’s wedding couldn’t go through, it

picking at

mom, demanding 60 thousand

angry expression

stood up,

lack of ulterior motives, even if she could be

family’s mess anymore. How have you been? How’s your husband?” Molly asked, a sly grin on her face.

Stephanie could answer, her phone vibrated with

was in a meeting just

was in a meeting. For some

spirits a bit.

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