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.

Besides, whatever she does for a living is none of our

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

then. The two gossiping women exited together, leaving Stephanie with a blank expression on her face.

them still gossiping eagerly. “That new

is even

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

tenant of

anger began to shift.

seemed to dissipate, her gaze drifted occasionally toward the small balcony. According to rumors about

stood on 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. Stephanie tilted her head

climb down, she

pier 220

Stephanie up to?”

the fourth floor of the Gordon Hotel, Molly felt awkward in her expensive dress. She was standing alone in a corner, watching elegantly dressed men and

grab something to eat? It’s all laid out

as he pointed toward the food area on the left side of the venue.

him with a blank expression. “How can I think

mood to eat, what are you doing here?”

to come and indulge herself, but Stephanie, her inconsiderate friend, had stood her

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

was palpable, his eyes narrowing into slits as he reproached, “Ms. Snuggleton, are you planning to just walk away like this! “You’ve used me, and now you don’t want to take

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

like that.” Molly stammered, her words rushed

voice low and deliberate. Then who pleaded with me

managed to utter, her voice trailing weakly.

think I escorted you into this gathering only to have you ditch me? How would that reflect on me in front of others?”

Molly f

to find a coherent

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

embarrassment, her gaze

can push me around

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

plate high with seafood from the nearby buffet, she had settled into a quiet corner, hoping

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

adorned in a form–fitting red gown that curve, left Molly feeling