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.

up a small piece with his fork and put it in his mouth,

closer, and her voice

his fork and patted

time making a stuffed roast, and maybe she lud the potential to be a good

picked the

gulping down water. The roasted meat was indeed fully cooked, but Stephanie had added so much

eat

with her and was ready to criticize her poor cooking skills. However, Dominick interjected, “Go to the kitchen and get

sending her away. She nonchalantly got up and went to the

Hayley to follow her,

asked directly, turning to face the

her bright gaze and seemed momentarily taken aback. She then let out a soft laugh. “I think I understand

“A simple–minded woman can

it can also be exhausting. You’ll

spare me the

that “simple–minded part. These

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

couldn’t tell if this

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

wife, isn’t she? Stephanie felt her anger flare up as she gritted her teeth, recalling the incident. “She accused