Crossroads

Chapter 280

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is with her.”

Oscar escorted Stephanie to the entrance of the residential complex and finally updated her on Molly’s situation, pointing out that there was no need to worry about Molly.

Standing outside the car, Stephanie peered through the window at Oscar’s handsome face and his deep eyes, clear and seemingly holding not

secrets.

Oscar appeared unflinchingly comfortable under her scrutiny, meeting her gaze without hesitation.

After a tense standoff of three minutes, Stephanie declared abruptly, “I’m going back,” and turned towards the residential area.

The white Bentley remained parked, silent and unmoving, until Stephanie disappeared from view. Ten minutes later, lights flickered to life in Room 402 of the apartment. Oscar snapped out of his reverie, his eyes momentarily lowered before he started the engine and drove away.

Unaware of his thoughts, Stephanie hurried back to her somber apartment. She swiftly shed the sky–blue off–shoulder evening gown she had worn. earlier. Riding the elevator back up, she encountered several residents who eyed her with curiosity.

After all, few could afford such an expensive outfit in such an unassuming neighborhood

Stephanic angrily tossed the dress into a corner of the bathroom and kicked it twice with force, venting her frustration.

“Damn it

“Who exactly are you dressing like this for? Who are you entertaining in the hotel room tonight?” Dominick’s voice echoed incessantly in her mind. She reminded herself there were many things to ponder – Lucy, Mason, Matthew. Above all, she yearned to see her children and was willing to endure anything

If Lucy hadn’t lied and had indeed found her children, Stephanie wouldn’t need Dominick if he still couldn’t remember anything!

‘Bastard!‘ she cursed.

Stephanie stuffed the expensive dress into a large trash bag, her anger towards the Wellington family blazing in her heart. She wanted to discard it immediately so she wouldn’t be bothered every time she saw it again.

The woman from Room 402 is weird…”

Two elderly women, who had just finished their workout, entered the elevator as they chatted animatedly.

“Yeah, I noticed too. She doesn’t seem to enjoy conversing with others. Bernice, do you think she’s someone’s sugar baby?”

Stephanie lifted her gaze expressionlessly towards them, but they were engrossed in their conversation, completely ignoring her presence.

she does for a living is none

a man. Let’s just hope she doesn’t bring any

clarify, but the elevator dinged open just then. The two gossiping women exited together, leaving Stephanie with a blank expression on her face. There was nothing she could do to

still gossiping eagerly. “That

Unit 502 is even

elevator doors closed, leaving Stephanie alone in the cramped space as the sudden silence filled

tenant of Unit 502!

anger began to shift.

her anger seemed to dissipate, her gaze drifted occasionally toward the small balcony. According to rumors about this nous apartment, even an average person could

lay hidden behind a heavy shroud of clouds, leaving the vast, dark sky scattered. with just a few faint stars. Stephanie tilted her head upwards, her gaze fixed on the balcony of Unit 502

an ordinary person could climb down,

pier 220

Stephanie up

Hotel, Molly felt awkward in her expensive dress. She was standing alone in a corner, watching elegantly dressed

something to eat? It’s all laid out for you.”

her. Scott’s gentle voice carried a hint of teasing as he pointed toward the food area on the left

blank expression. “How can I think

to eat, what are

retort. She had planned to come and

dejected. Places for business networking like this just weren’t her

you planning to

over her, leaving only a mere fist’s distance between their faces. He leaned in

like that.” Molly stammered, her words rushed and

flustered state, Scott leaned in even closer, his voice low and deliberate. Then who pleaded with me to bring you in

Molly managed to utter, her

you think I escorted you into this gathering only to have you ditch me? How

Molly f

struggling to find a coherent response. “Well, L.“”

would be so ungrateful.” Disappointed, Scott straightened up, his expression a mix of reproach and regret as he regarded

features twisted with anger and embarrassment, her gaze

can push me

the tension. She was surprised upon seeing Molly

was typically easygoing, but finding herself trapped at this lavish affair against her will, she had opted to appease her stomach instead. Piling her plate high with

forcing a polite smile as she tried to maintain composure. This was, after all, an event hosted by the

beside Hayley, her calm facade faltered. Chloe, adorned in a form–fitting red gown that curve, left Molly feeling unsettled for