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.

cut the unique meat roast on the table into small pieces. Dominick picked up a small piece with

Stephanie scooted closer, and her voice tinged with

good.” Dominick set down his fork and patted her

This was her first time making a stuffed roast, and maybe she lud the potential to be a

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

that, Vincent said, grimacing and gulping down water. The roasted meat

eat it,

wouldn’t be polite with her and was ready to criticize her poor cooking skills. However, Dominick

sending her away. She nonchalantly got up and

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

asked directly, turning to face the impeccably dressed and composed woman in front of

gaze and seemed momentarily taken aback. She then let out a soft laugh. “I think I understand what Dominick sees in you” She paused, her smile carrying an ambiguous

“A simple–minded woman can

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

spare me the

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

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.

tell if this

Stephanie, I have a favor to ask. Hayley stepped 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 it

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 up pregnant