Crossroads

Chapter 171

It was the day of the old Pearson matriarch’s birthday banquet. They were supposed to leave at 2 PM. Stephanie heard a knock and figured it was Dominick, but when she turned, she saw a face she hadn’t expected.

Her expression turned cold as she scrutinized the woman in front of her.

‘She must be here looking for him… she thought.

“Dominick left early this morning,” Stephanie said curtly, not even bothering with small talk. It was clear that she wanted her gone.

“I know,” Hayley replied softly, smiling as if completely unbothered by Stephanie’s hostility. “He came to the hospital around seven to help me with my discharge papers… He’s got a lot going on today. You might have to head to Pearson Villa on your own.”

Stephanie’s casual tone grated on Hayley’s nerves, especially with the slight edge in her voice.

“Ms. Isaac, Dominick has been your old friend for years. It’s natural for him to care about you…” Stephanie barely concealed her irritation.

“But you don’t need to read into it. No matter how busy he gets, Dominick always comes back to me.” Her tone became more forceful at the end.

Hayley was momentarily taken aback by Stephanie’s confidence and didn’t immediately argue back.

Anyone else who said that would sound arrogant. Who could be so certain of Dominick’s actions? Yet, this woman had the audacity to do so.

‘Stephanie… Hayley stood there, her gaze suddenly becoming complicated as she looked at the lady of the Wellington family before her. ‘What gave her such arrogance?‘

Stephanie felt annoyance under Hayley’s scrutiny. She stood up abruptly from the sofa, turning her head, not wanting to meet Hayley’s sharp gaze. Maybe it was because Hayley had spent so much time in the business world even her eyes carried a hint of ruthlessness.

light yellow sleeveless dress with floral prints made of chiffon. It was rare to see her dressed so fresh and bright. She was holding an exquisite gift bag in her right

Isaac, if you don’t have anything else, you can

Dominick and Vincent, after all, but Stephanie wasn’t fond of Hayley, and she wasn’t going to pretend

her ground. Her expression was serious. “Stephanie, I know you’re upset about Molly’s departure. I’m sorry about your friend, but the company has rules. Molly crossed a line last night and

listened, the darker her expression

scapegoat and then acting like they were doing her

I can guarantee Molly’s resignation won’t hurt her career. I can

“No need.”

trailed off. Softening her tone, she offered an exquisitely

was definitely something expensive. But

a considerate friend. “I’m the only female friend Dominick has, so he asked me to

a dangerous glint in her eyes as she stared

she wasn’t just

buy her a gift himself? And why did it have to be from Hayley?

worried last night that you might sway Dominick’s decision. I’m relieved you understand the

snatching the absurd gift bag from her hand. “Dominick’s lucky to have such a dedicated employee like you,” she

Chapter 171

worked my tail off with him for years. It hasn’t

though it was meant for her. Her tone turned cold and hard as she spoke. “Unlike you, I actually help him with more than just

Stephanie’s expression immediately tightened.

sneer, “The Innovate Group is a titan, but no company’s invincible. Even with the Wellington family’s legacy, the Innovate Group has exceeded expectations.

but you have no idea what Dominick’s going through. Even if you did… You’d probably just sit at home, pregnant and out of the way. Honestly, Stephanie, the best

is stressful,

She wouldn’t get it.

Indeed, she really wouldn’t.