Crossroads

Chapter 280

“Scoll

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.

here. Besides, whatever she

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

wanted to speak up and 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 stop them, so she just let it go.

still gossiping eagerly. “That new tenant

is even more

doors closed, leaving Stephanie alone in the cramped space as the sudden silence filled the air with a chilly emptiness

of Unit

anger began to shift.

rumors about this nous

leaving the vast, dark sky scattered. with just a few faint stars. Stephanie tilted her head upwards, her gaze fixed on the balcony

could climb down, she could climb

pier 220

Stephanie up

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

something to eat? It’s all laid out for

voice carried a hint of teasing as he pointed toward the

glared at him with a blank expression. “How

eat, what are you doing here?” Scott’s tone was light, almost mocking

had planned to come and indulge herself, but Stephanie,

dejected. Places for business networking like this

he reproached, “Ms. Snuggleton, are you planning to just

the gap between them in a single stride, Scott loomed over her, leaving only a mere fist’s distance between their faces. He leaned in his gaze intense and burning, causing Molly’s cheeks

just say things 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

know you, Molly managed to utter, her

interjected sternly, maintaining his proximity. “Do you think I escorted you into this gathering only to have you ditch me? How would

Molly f

struggling to find a coherent response.

straightened up, his expression a mix of reproach

and embarrassment, her gaze burning

think they can push me around

the tension. She was surprised upon seeing Molly

had opted to appease her stomach instead. Piling her plate high with seafood from the nearby buffet, she had settled

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

gaze shifted to the woman beside Hayley, her calm facade faltered. Chloe, adorned in a