Crossroads

Chapter 249

As night fell…

In Havencrests famed Ninth Alley, the country’s busiest and most vibrant commercial and entertainment district sprawled. The landmark 36–story “Flaming” tower illuminated the area with its neon lights, exuding opulence and grandeur.

The ground floor housed the reception and registration hall, centered around a Venus statue fountain. Walking on the red carpet, one could see a lineup of 30 glamorous ladies, sweetly greeting guests with a 90–degree bow, radiating elegance.

Upstairs, an open–plan banquet hall dazzled the eye. At its center lay a 1000–square–foot triangular bath, its waters infused with a special solution that emitted a faint blue mist and a subtle fragrance of spirits. In the mist, the silhouettes with voluptuous figures and smooth, long legs danced…

Adjacent to the bath on the east side, a row of private booths provided a quieter retreat.

Bartenders in elegant attire skillfully served drinks to guests beneath the swirling, multicolored lights. In this expansive space enveloped in a haze of mist, the ambiance was tinged with indulgence, occasionally punctuated by the laughter and flirtation of patrons.

Yet, the atmosphere at one booth seemed distinctly out of place. Vincent appeared visibly agitated, waving dismissively at a few cronies.

all of your I’m not in the mood today. Just get the hell away from

with a smile. Vincent, I haven’t seen much of you this month. Where have you been making your fortune? Any big projects in

expression reflecting genuine

been a while since he frequented entertainment venues.

“Damn, this is Irritating!” He grabbed a glass of whiskey from the table and downed it straight in one shot without even

wasn’t directed at his friends, but

“How could this happen?” he

tugging at his short

when Stephanie had called

on the screen, he exploded in anger without letting her speak, hurling insults at her. “How dare you still look for Dominick now? You’re a jinx, Stephanie! All you do is bring trouble

Conc…

things up. On a stormy day, you should have stayed

love courting trouble has found you…

he was still deeply concerned