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.

on the table into small pieces. Dominick picked up a small piece

scooted closer, and her voice

down his fork

roast, and maybe she lud

excitement, Vincent rolled his eyes. To be safe, he picked the smallest piece and popped it into

grimacing and gulping down water. The roasted meat was indeed

eat it, Stephanie

wouldn’t be polite with her and was ready to criticize her poor cooking skills. However, Dominick interjected,

intentionally sending her away. She nonchalantly got up and went

expected Hayley to follow her, seemingly wanting

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

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

“A simple–minded woman can

but it can also be exhausting. You’ll

spare me the lectures.

part. These corporate executives always

I’ve just 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

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

Stephanie as if they were close friends. “It’s about what happened in the hotel lobby. Chloe has

the incident.