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.

roast on the table into small pieces. Dominick picked up a small piece with his fork and put it in his mouth, remaining silent for

closer, and her voice

his fork and patted her

thrilled. This was her first time making a stuffed roast, and maybe she lud the potential

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

water. The roasted meat was indeed fully cooked, but Stephanie

you to eat it, Stephanie retorted

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

he was intentionally sending her away. She nonchalantly got up and went to

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

directly, turning to face the impeccably dressed and composed

gaze and seemed momentarily taken aback. She then let out a soft laugh. “I think I understand what Dominick sees in you”

“A simple–minded woman can

it can also be exhausting. You’ll drag him down because you can’t help with

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

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

and I’m used to mentoring newcomers,” Hayley apologized, her tone seemingly sincere, her smile warm “I

her lips, saying nothing. She couldn’t tell if this

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.

she? Stephanie felt her anger flare up as she gritted her teeth, recalling the incident. “She accused me of doing indecent things for business deals and even claimed I ended