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.

Dominick picked up a small piece with his fork and put it in his mouth, remaining silent for a

scooted closer, and her

down his fork and patted

her first time making a stuffed roast, and maybe she lud the

Vincent rolled his eyes. To be safe, he picked the smallest piece and popped it into his mouth. He fell

and gulping down water. The roasted meat was indeed fully cooked, but Stephanie had added so much salt it was unbearably

eat it, Stephanie retorted

polite with her and was ready to criticize her poor cooking skills. However, Dominick interjected, “Go to

that he was intentionally sending her away. She nonchalantly got

hadn’t expected Hayley to follow

face the impeccably

gaze and seemed momentarily taken aback. She then let out a soft laugh. “I think I understand

“A simple–minded woman can

it can also be exhausting. You’ll drag

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

that “simple–minded part. These corporate

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 didn’t mean to offend

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

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

as she gritted her teeth, recalling the incident. “She accused me of doing indecent things for business deals and