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.

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

does it taste!” Stephanie scooted closer, and her voice tinged with

Dominick set down his fork and patted

thrilled. This was her first time making a stuffed roast, and maybe she

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

roasted meat was indeed fully cooked, but Stephanie had added

eat it, Stephanie

her and was ready to criticize her poor cooking skills. However, Dominick interjected, “Go to the kitchen and get me a glass of

was intentionally sending

follow her,

face the impeccably

momentarily taken aback. She then let out a soft laugh. “I think I understand what Dominick sees in you”

“A simple–minded woman can

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

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

“simple–minded part. These corporate executives

her tone seemingly sincere, her smile warm “I almost forgot, even Dominick doesn’t scold you. You must really dislike being lectured.

saying nothing. She couldn’t tell if this woman

were close friends. “It’s about what happened in the hotel

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