Crossroads

Chapter 276

“Have you found out anything about her background…” A few women were gossiping in the break room at the audition site. One of them suddenly lowered her voice mysteriously. “Don’t you think she looks familiar? She was quite popular earlier this year and was even rumored to be involved with the leader from the Innovate Group”

“Shb! Be quiet. Mr. Hayes is coming” The manager gave them a warning look. Three of the final four candidates were professional models and actresses. Usually, they were rivals, always competing against each other. But this time, the event united them against Stephanie.

A handsome man approached them.

“Hello, Mr. Hayes, they immediately dispersed, striking elegant poses with smiles on their beautiful faces, greeting him in unison.

Vincent, ever the gentleman, looked impeccable in his custom–made black suit. He smiled and said, “Thank you all for your hard work

Hearing the big boss greeting them so warmly, the women blushed slightly, feeling a bit flustered.

Compared to the aloof figure Dominick, Vincent was more popular among women.

Vincent was famous for being generous with his girlfriends. He never missed giving romantic gifts like diamond jewelry on special occasions. Although he frequently changed girlfriends, everyone knew he wasn’t looking for a wife. They parted amicably, with each of his ex–girlfriends receiving a substantial breakup fee, and they could still greet each other with a smile when they met.

But over the years, no woman had received special treatment from Vincent. He seemed to be searching for something, though he didn’t even seem to know what it

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“Mr. Hayes, this morning we had a meeting with the Innovate Group’s planners. They said we must finish the advertisement before Christmas. So, we agreed that we would complete the shoot faster and better. We’ll have all four women go to Harlington for the shoot tomorrow. We’ll choose whoever looks best on camera,” the assistant reported as she saw Vincent approached. However, Vincent didn’t seem too interested. He scanned the surroundings.

He asked. “Where is Ms. Reed now?”

The other three women maintained their composed smiles but were all listening intently, noting that Vincent immediately asked about Stephanie when he came here.

p to standard. She’s still inside…”

The assistant responded honestly. “The director said Ms. Reed’s movements weren’t quite up to

Since she wasn’t professionally trained, Stephanie encountered many difficulties during the shoot.

“She asked for it!” Vincent’s face suddenly darkened as he cursed. The assistant and the others clearly heard him and felt a bit tense. Who was he

cursing at?

words, Vincent instinctively

then, Stephanie

was brimming with pent–up frustration.

her.

gleeful, mocking smile. He sarcastically taunted her, “If you can’t handle it, don’t

knew she was in the wrong and didn’t argue. She shot him an angry

shouted, “Hey, it’s raining outside. Do

your business. Stephanie, in her high heels, walked

a sense of duty, Vincent found himself following her

have lunch together. My friend just opened a new Carlton restaurant across s the street.

tried it. It’s

was hungry too. As they entered the elevator, she replied sarcastically, “Tm busy. I haven’t finished my shoot yet.” She needed a quick lunch

worry about

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need to get

said,

some takeout.”

glanced at the rain outside and then at Vincent. “Hurry up. The director only gave me

Vincent eagerly went off to

left stunned, unable to hide their shock.

were all wondering who Stephanie really was.

be Jessica, after enduring another two hours of work, Stephanie, the novice, finally managed to shoot a scene that satisfied the director. Vincent picked her up in

advertising industry before. Although many in the entertainment circle were just pretty faces,

in the car, she complained, “I know they’ve been whispering,

it would take all day to shoot such

snide remarks, calmly mentioned

asked, “What

we’ve had multiple . Last time you brought me new clothes to change into at the hotel, they