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.”

a project proposal and had no intention of engaging with his nanny. But seeing her

you going?” Scott asked casually without

“To Gordon

thoughtfully and asked. “Who

second later, her face darkened as she glared at him. “What do you mean? Do I need an invitation to go to the Gordon

to herself that she had savings and wasn’t as poor as he seemed to think. He really looked down on

go if you had to pay yourself?” Scott replied flatly in his usual gentle manner, leaving Molly stunned

Molly left, cursing Scott internally.

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

the

wondered if he had some psychological issue, as he seemed to take pleasure in others‘

Molly’s evening gown had already been delivered to the security office at her apartment complex by the time

went, clothes made the man. Molly put on some light makeup and wore this insanely expensive light pink off–the–shoulder dress. She Jooked quite charming

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Chapter 277

at the appointed time, only to find that she couldn’t reach

Gordon Hotel in the city center. But as she watched many people attending the party come and

Stephanie’s phone

an

floor of the Gordon Hotel, and security guards were stationed at the lobby entrance. Molly couldn’t

anyone.

a moment of consideration, she decided to wait another half hour, so she stood

the other side, Stephanie hadn’t intentionally stood her up.

had already changed into her dress and was on her way to

asked. “You want me

to go to the Golden

right now?”

named Lucy calling, and Stephanie

Reed, I don’t think you’re in a position to negotiate