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.

on the table into small pieces. Dominick picked up a small piece with

taste!” Stephanie scooted closer, and

set down his

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

picked the smallest piece and popped it

The roasted meat

to eat it, Stephanie

and was ready to criticize her poor cooking skills. However, Dominick interjected,

her eyebrows, knowing full well that he was intentionally sending her away. She nonchalantly got up

hadn’t expected Hayley to follow her, seemingly wanting to

face the impeccably dressed

out a soft laugh. “I think I understand

“A simple–minded woman can

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

and interrupted, “Ms. Isaac, spare me the lectures.

loathed that “simple–minded part. These corporate

been reassigned back here, and 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

nothing. She couldn’t tell if this woman was genuinely sorry or

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.

her teeth, recalling the incident. “She accused me of doing indecent things for business deals and even claimed I