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.

servant cut the unique meat roast on the table into small pieces. Dominick picked up a small piece with his fork and put it in his mouth, remaining silent for

it taste!” Stephanie scooted closer, and her

set down his fork and

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

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

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

eat

wouldn’t be polite with her and was ready to criticize her poor cooking skills. However, Dominick interjected, “Go to the kitchen and get me a glass

raised her eyebrows, knowing full well that he was intentionally sending

she hadn’t expected Hayley to follow

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

laugh. “I think I understand what Dominick sees in you” She paused, her smile carrying an

“A simple–minded woman can

be exhausting. You’ll

“Ms. Isaac, spare me the lectures. My

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

Hayley apologized, her tone seemingly sincere, her smile warm “I almost forgot, even Dominick doesn’t scold

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

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

teeth, recalling the incident. “She accused me of doing