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.

small pieces. Dominick picked up a small piece with

closer, and

good.” Dominick set down his

time making a stuffed roast, and maybe

picked the smallest piece and popped it into

like that, Vincent said, grimacing and gulping down water. The roasted meat was indeed fully cooked, but Stephanie had added

eat it, Stephanie retorted

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

that he was intentionally sending

follow her, seemingly

directly, turning to face the impeccably dressed and

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

“A simple–minded woman can

him 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

These corporate

I’ve just 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 didn’t mean to offend

her lips, saying nothing. She couldn’t tell if this woman was genuinely sorry

ask. Hayley stepped forward, linking arms with Stephanie as if they were close friends. “It’s about what happened in

the incident. “She accused me of doing indecent things for business deals and even claimed I ended up pregnant