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.

whatever she does for a living is

guess if she’s that pretty, it’s possible she’s being supported by a man. Let’s just hope she doesn’t bring any strange guys back and stir up trouble in our

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 stop them, so she just

gossiping eagerly. “That new tenant

Unit 502 is

in the cramped space as the sudden silence filled

tenant of

began

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

vast, dark sky scattered. with just a

person could climb

pier 220

Stephanie

She was standing alone in a

don’t you grab something to eat? It’s all laid out for you.”

voice carried a hint of teasing as he

him with a blank expression. “How can I think

you’re not in the mood to eat, what are you doing here?” Scott’s

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

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

to just walk away like this! “You’ve used me, and now

fist’s distance between their faces. He leaned in his

can’t just say things like that.” Molly

in even closer, his voice low and deliberate. Then

to utter, her voice trailing

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

Molly f

to find a coherent

so ungrateful.” Disappointed, Scott straightened up, his expression a mix of reproach and

embarrassment, her gaze burning

why does everyone think they can push me around so

here too?” Hayley’s voice cut through the tension.

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

a polite smile as she tried to maintain composure. This was, after all, an

shifted to the woman beside Hayley, her calm facade faltered. Chloe, adorned in a form–fitting red gown that curve, left Molly