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.

lost all of your I’m not in the mood today. Just get the

haven’t seen much of you this

lost, all of you!” Vincent erupted in frustration, his dark expression reflecting genuine annoyance. Observing his mood, the other wealthy young men exchanged glances and ultimately

with many friends, but it had been a while since he frequented entertainment venues. Hoping for a night of revelry, he

is Irritating!” He grabbed a glass of whiskey from

at his

“How could this happen?” he muttered to himself,

tugging at

called him, and

George and the others. Dominick had been in a coma after surgery, and the doctors kept sending critical condition notices. When Vincent saw Stephanie’s phone number 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 to him!” Vincent’s expression was complicated, tinged with guilt. At that moment, he didn’t know the extent of what was happening on Stephanie’s end. Waving for the bartender to bring another glass of whiskey, Vincent drank it down in frustration. “How could

Conc…

always running around recklessly like a mad person. How many danger and stirring things up. On a

has found you… Vincent ranted angrily,

his curses, he was still