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.

Stephanie had it so

“Stephanie…”

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

dazzling 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

She walked with

mood.

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

autistic fool, is not

talk much.” She had reacted impulsively, almost

at her words, his tone filled with resentment. “What? You are still used to helping and protecting him, right? Are you genuinely good to him, or are you just bored and treating him as a joke? Don’t forget, the one who hurt him the most was

reddened, her lips pressed tightly together.

too scared and lashed out

always wanted to apologize to him…” she said and looked down, her voice choked

to find him, but she

“Oscar?”

from Pearson Villa’s inner hall. Someone muttered in a sharp voice and then disdainfully cursed, “Who’s such a buzzkill? Today is supposed to be

the familiar, harsh voice. She glared straight

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

You’re that shameless brat who always ran to our house.” Wendy’s sharp voice was full of venom, and her words

harsh.

family elders decided to let Oscar return to the family. Oscar’s biological mother had died in childbirth, and they wanted

the child, especially since he was a boy. So, she

when locked in the storage room or car trunk, even if he was starving or scared. He just stayed quiet, indifferent to everything,

Stephanie had a

family, which means he has a right to inherit the company. What nonsense were you spouting on stage

daughter’s husband and their second daughter’s husband would handle procurement. All the shares and workers were controlled

of your business what we do with our family affairs. Who do you think you are?”