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 it in his mouth, remaining silent

does it taste!” Stephanie scooted closer,

his fork and patted her head

a stuffed roast, and maybe she lud

picked the smallest piece and popped it

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

you to eat

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

eyebrows, knowing full well that he was intentionally sending her away. She nonchalantly got up and went to the

Hayley to follow her, seemingly wanting to

Stephanie asked directly, turning to face the impeccably dressed and composed woman in front

soft laugh. “I think I understand what

“A simple–minded woman can

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

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

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

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.

tell if this woman was genuinely sorry or

the way, Stephanie, I have 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

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