Crossroads

Chapter 277

Vincent, still angry, showed no willingness to accompany her to the evening event.

Attending such an event with her background would certainly be awkward if her connection to the Wellington family was recognized. Stephanie thought Vincent had a point but was still determined to go.

StephForce texted: [Molly, are you free tonight?]

She called for help on WhatsApp. Going alone to such a business party made her uncomfortable, especially since Dominick had specifically forbidden her from attending such events in the past.

StephForce: [Don’t worry about the evening gown. I’m at a boutique now, picking out a dress. I’ll send you a short video, and you can choose which one you like ]

Stephanie was indeed at a women’s boutique, overwhelmed by the array of top–tier dresses. She had a hard time making choices, so she waved her hands and decided to let the stall pick a suitable one for her.

Molly saw the video of the dress with its luxury brand logo, her heart racing. She quickly sent a voice message.

Snuggle Pig s said, “Stephanie, just one of those dresses costs more than what we spend on meals in a year. Don’t buy it. It’s too expensive.”

Stephanie calmly glanced over at Vincent, who was flirting with a salesgirl by the counter.

Steph Force: [Vincent’s paying.]

After a moment, she added: [We’re going to the Gordon Hotel tonight. Everything is free. They could eat and drink as much as they wanted.

The word “free” had a magical effect, sparking excitement in Molly’s eyes. She agreed immediately.

Free! Accustomed to a frugal life, Molly couldn’t resist such an offer.

dy to ask Scott for time off

With a mindset of making the most of a free meal, Molly skipped her afternoon snack and rushed into the study

“I don’t want these nearly expired cookies anymore. Here. Take them back.” Molly was indignant. Despite being a graduate of a prestigious university, she had ended up as a nanny at a young age, and embarrassingly, she was getting quite good at it. “I’ve done all the housework. The lobster stew for you and your son is in the pot, keeping warm. I’m leaving now.”

was working on a project proposal and had no intention of engaging with his nanny. But seeing her rebellious attitude and disdain for his cookies

you going?” Scott asked casually

responded energetically, “To Gordon Hotel for a

asked. “Who

later, her face darkened as she glared at him. “What do you mean? Do

poor as

pay yourself?” Scott replied flatly in his usual gentle

left, cursing Scott

and silver–rimmed glasses, Scott looked gentle but was actually very sharp–tongued. He always knew

hurt the

some psychological issue, as he seemed to take pleasure in

already been delivered to the security office at her apartment complex by the time she got

made the man. Molly put on some light makeup and wore this insanely

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of anticipation, Molly arrived at the Gordon Hotel at the appointed time, only to find that she couldn’t reach

was very close to the Gordon Hotel in the city center. But as she watched many people attending the party come and go in the lobby, she

phone was

said, “Miss, you need an invitation to enter. I’m very sorry.”

on the fourth floor of the Gordon Hotel, and security guards were stationed at the lobby entrance. Molly couldn’t get in to look

anyone.

another half hour, so she stood awkwardly in the hallway.

Stephanie hadn’t intentionally stood

and was on her way to the hotel when she suddenly received

asked. “You

the

right now?”

that woman named Lucy calling, and Stephanie

think you’re in a position to negotiate