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.

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

Stephanie scooted closer, and her

down his

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

picked the smallest piece and popped it into

roasted meat was indeed fully cooked, but Stephanie

eat it, Stephanie

poor cooking skills.

eyebrows, knowing full well that he was intentionally sending her away. She nonchalantly

hadn’t expected Hayley to follow

is it?” Stephanie asked directly, turning to face the impeccably dressed and

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

“A simple–minded woman can

at case, but it can also be exhausting. You’ll

“Ms. Isaac, spare me the lectures. My simple mind can’t comprehend

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

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

tell if this

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

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