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.

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

it taste!” Stephanie scooted closer, and her

good.” Dominick set down his fork and

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

rolled his eyes. To be safe, he picked the smallest piece and popped it into his mouth. He fell silent

her like that, Vincent said, grimacing and gulping down water. The roasted meat was indeed fully cooked, but Stephanie had added so much salt it

eat it,

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

he was intentionally sending her away.

hadn’t expected Hayley to follow her,

directly, turning to face the impeccably dressed and composed

laugh. “I think I understand what

“A simple–minded woman can

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

me the lectures.

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

here, and I’m used to mentoring newcomers,” Hayley apologized, her tone seemingly sincere, her smile warm “I almost forgot, even Dominick

couldn’t tell if

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 impulse. I

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