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.

table into small pieces. Dominick picked up a small piece with his fork and put it in

does it taste!” Stephanie scooted closer, and her

good.” Dominick set down his

and maybe she lud the potential to be a

excitement, Vincent rolled his eyes. To be safe, he picked the smallest piece and popped it

and gulping down water. The roasted meat was indeed fully cooked, but Stephanie had

to eat

skills.

full well that he was intentionally sending her

expected Hayley to follow her, seemingly wanting to discuss

it?” Stephanie asked directly, turning to face the impeccably dressed and composed woman in front

out a soft laugh. “I think I understand what Dominick sees in you”

“A simple–minded woman can

also be exhausting. You’ll drag

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

especially loathed that “simple–minded part. These corporate executives always thought

mentoring newcomers,” Hayley apologized, her tone seemingly sincere, her smile warm “I almost forgot,

She couldn’t tell

they were close friends. “It’s about what happened in the hotel lobby. Chloe has been in a bad mood

that woman. She 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 I ended