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.

pieces. Dominick picked up a small piece with his

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

set down his fork

roast, and maybe she lud the potential

the smallest

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

to eat it, Stephanie

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

intentionally sending

she hadn’t expected Hayley to follow her, seemingly wanting to discuss

it?” Stephanie asked directly, turning to face the impeccably dressed and composed woman in front of

her bright gaze and seemed momentarily taken aback. She then let out a soft laugh. “I think I understand what Dominick sees in you” She paused, her smile carrying an ambiguous

“A simple–minded woman can

can make him feel at case, but it can also be exhausting. You’ll drag him down because you

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

that “simple–minded part. These

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

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

linking arms with Stephanie as if they were close friends. “It’s about what happened in

up as she gritted her teeth, recalling the incident. “She accused me of doing indecent things for business deals and even claimed