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

being supported by a man. Let’s just hope she doesn’t bring any strange guys

to speak up and clarify, but the elevator dinged open just then. The two gossiping women exited together, leaving Stephanie with a blank

gossiping eagerly.

502 is

space as the sudden silence filled the air with a

of Unit 502!

anger began to shift.

drifted occasionally toward the small balcony. According to rumors about this nous

the balcony, enveloped by the thick night. The moon lay hidden behind a heavy shroud of clouds, leaving the vast, dark sky scattered. with just a few faint stars.

could climb down,

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is Stephanie

in her expensive dress. She was standing alone in a corner, watching elegantly dressed men and women laughing

to eat?

graceful figure approached her. Scott’s gentle voice carried a hint of teasing as he pointed

him with a blank expression. “How can I think about eating right now?”

are you doing here?” Scott’s tone was

retort. She had planned to come and indulge herself, but Stephanie, her inconsiderate

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

displeasure was palpable, his eyes narrowing into slits as he reproached, “Ms. Snuggleton, are you planning to

a mere fist’s distance between

that.” Molly stammered, her words

even closer, his voice low and deliberate. Then who pleaded with me to

you, Molly managed to utter, her

into this gathering only

Molly f

struggling to find a coherent

think you would be so ungrateful.” Disappointed, Scott straightened up, his expression a mix

anger and embarrassment, her gaze burning into his

it, why does everyone think they can push me around so easily? Molly

voice cut through the tension. She was surprised upon

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 seafood from the nearby buffet, she had settled into a quiet corner, hoping to avoid any unwanted attention – only to encounter an unexpected adversary.

This was, after all, an event hosted by

faltered. Chloe, adorned in a form–fitting red gown that curve, left Molly feeling unsettled