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 caught his

you going?” Scott asked casually without looking up.

energetically, “To Gordon Hotel

asked. “Who invited

glared at him. “What do you mean? Do I need an

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

to pay yourself?” Scott replied flatly in his usual

left, cursing Scott internally.

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

hurt the most,

if he had some psychological issue, as he seemed to take pleasure

evening gown had already been delivered to the security office at her apartment complex by the

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

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Chapter 277

the Gordon Hotel at the appointed time, only to

attention to it. After all, Stephanie’s apartment was very close to the Gordon Hotel in the city center.

Stephanie’s phone was unreachable.

“Miss, you need an

Hotel, and security guards were stationed at the lobby entrance. Molly couldn’t get in to

anyone.

consideration, she decided to wait another half hour, so she stood awkwardly

side, Stephanie hadn’t intentionally stood her up.

into her dress and was on her way to the hotel when she suddenly

asked. “You want

to the

right now?”

that woman named Lucy calling, and Stephanie

cold, dripping with undisguised arrogance. “Ms. Reed, I don’t think you’re in a position to negotiate with me. I’m