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.

servant cut the unique meat roast on the table into small pieces. Dominick picked up a small piece with his fork

it taste!” Stephanie scooted closer, and

Dominick set down his fork and patted

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

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

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

to eat it, Stephanie retorted

to criticize her poor cooking skills.

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

to follow her, seemingly wanting to discuss

the impeccably dressed and

momentarily taken aback. She then let out a soft laugh. “I think I understand what Dominick sees in you” She paused, her

“A simple–minded woman can

can make him feel at case, but it can also be exhausting.

“Ms. Isaac, spare me

part. These

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 doesn’t scold you. You must really dislike being lectured.

saying nothing. She couldn’t tell

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

her anger flare up as she gritted her teeth, recalling the