Crossroads

Chapter 149

“Did you make these roast yourself?” Dominick suddenly spoke up, glancing sideways at Stephanie, his lips curling into a faint smile as if he couldn’t quite believe st

Stephanie suddenly regretted making these things. She figured they wouldn’t like them anyway.

Hesitantly, she answered, “Yes”

“These roasts are so ugly. They are surely limited edition, one of a kind, Vincent mutiered. Despite his words, there wasn’t much disdain in his tone. Stephanie glared at him, and the two engaged in a childish staring contest.

Dominick sat quietly,

tly, watching their animated expressions with a thoughtful look. His brows were slightly furrowed as he pondered something

George had remained silent all this time. He set down his cup, looked at Stephanie for a long while, and then instructed the butler to cut the stuffed roast and serve them, so everyone could have a taste.

Stephanie was a bit taken aback when George finally spoke. Ever since Dominick’s car accident, he had been somewhat distant and cold towards her.

“What do you think, Dominick? Well. The filling was supposed to be inside, but I didn’t roll it tight enough. The first time I roasted it, it wasn’t fully cooked, and I noticed some veggies spilling out, so I ended up just putting them on top. Stephanie felt quite embarrassed.

meat roast on the table into small pieces. Dominick picked up a small piece with his fork and put

Stephanie scooted closer,

good.” Dominick set down his fork and patted her head

stuffed roast, and maybe she lud the potential to be a good wife

safe, he picked the smallest piece and popped it into his mouth.

you can’t mislead her like that, Vincent said, grimacing and gulping down water. The roasted meat was indeed

to eat

poor cooking skills. However, Dominick interjected, “Go to the kitchen and get me

full well that he was intentionally sending her away. She nonchalantly got up and

follow

to face the

aback. She then let out a soft laugh. “I think I understand what Dominick sees in you” She paused, her smile

“A simple–minded woman can

feel at case, but it can also be exhausting. You’ll drag him down because

angered and interrupted, “Ms. Isaac, spare me the lectures. My simple mind can’t comprehend

loathed that “simple–minded part. These corporate

I’m used to mentoring newcomers,” Hayley apologized, her tone seemingly sincere, her smile warm “I almost forgot, even Dominick doesn’t scold you. You must really dislike being lectured. I

couldn’t tell if this woman was genuinely sorry or just

forward, linking arms with Stephanie as if they were close friends. “It’s about what happened in the hotel lobby. Chloe has been in a bad mood Lately and said some harsh things on impulse. I hope you won’t take

is Scott’s wife, isn’t she? Stephanie felt her anger flare up as she gritted her teeth, recalling the incident. “She accused me of doing indecent things for business deals and even claimed