Crossroads

Chapter 179

“If I weren’t Oscar’s girlfriend, he wouldn’t even look at me…” These words were filled with resentment but also helplessness.

Chloe, sitting across from her, raised her eyebrows in surprise. She had known Hayley for years, and it was unexpected to hear such words from someone so rational.

So, Hayley loved him, and she loved him deeply.

“Hayley, have you ever thought that you’re actually pushing him further away by doing this…”

Chloe suddenly thought of her own issues and smiled self–mockingly, her tone turning serious, “Over the years, you’ve entered Dominick’s circle, and George and Mary have good feelings toward you, especially since introverted Yvonne relies on you. But all of this is because you’re known as Oscar’s girlfriend. This identity means that even if Dominick were to fall for you one day, you and he could never be together.

“Dominick would never take his buddy’s woman. By doing this, aren’t you just…”

Hayley felt sad. Chloe had hit the nail on the head. She suddenly stood up from her seat, staring out the window into the distance.

“I didn’t think that far.”

When they were studying abroad, Dominick was dazzling. There were always so many pretty girls trying to get close to him, boldly and openly trying to learn more about this man.

“At least now, I get more of his attention than a stranger would.” Hayley’s whispered words seemed to comfort her, yet they were also mocking.

That’s true. Dominick has always been aloof with any woman.”

Chloe picked up a fork from the table and casually ate some pasta. But then, as if something had occurred to her, her face darkened, and she raised her voice. “By the way, what about Stephanie? How is she getting along with Dominick…”

Hayley looked at the beautiful, twinkling lights in the distance, her expression tense and unpleasant.

whispered the name, unable to hide the bitterness in her tone. She had worked so hard, but Stephanie had it so easily, like someone who worked

“Stephanie…”

the corner of Pearson Villa’s banquet hall. Suddenly, she felt someone

with lights, the central hall was filled with people dancing waltzes, and on the east side, there was a violin ensemble. The low, gentle music, the clinking of glasses, and the cheerful

moved through the crowd carefully, not daring to take big steps. She walked with her head slightly lowered, as she was not in

mood.

had been ridiculed by Oscar’s uncle. Usually quick–witted, she found

autistic fool,

doesn’t talk much.” She had

Don’t forget, the one who hurt him the most was you. Do you remember what did you say to him? You

reddened, her lips pressed tightly together. She wanted to say something,

just too scared and

to apologize to him…” she said and looked down, her voice choked with emotion. “Oscar,

wanted to find him, but

“Oscar?”

tall figures suddenly walked out from Pearson Villa’s inner hall. Someone muttered in a sharp voice and then disdainfully

darkened as she recognized the familiar, harsh voice. She

her initially looked confused when they saw Stephanie. Teresa quickly recognized her, furrowing her brow in

shameless brat who always ran to our house.” Wendy’s sharp voice was full of

harsh.

so the Pearson family elders decided

things were far from simple. Teresa couldn’t stand the child, especially since he was a

scolded, never resisted when he got hurt, and didn’t cry when locked in the

a problem

be part of the Pearson family, which means he has a right to inherit

company would be managed by their elder daughter’s husband and their second daughter’s husband would handle procurement. All the shares and workers were controlled by them, and they never

with our family affairs. Who do you think you