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.

Besides, whatever she does for

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

gossiping women exited together, leaving Stephanie with a blank expression on her face. There

still gossiping eagerly. “That new

is even

Stephanie alone in the cramped space as

tenant of Unit 502!

began

balcony. According to rumors about this nous apartment, even

behind a heavy shroud of clouds, leaving the vast, dark sky

person could climb down, she

pier 220

Stephanie up to?”

the Gordon Hotel, Molly felt awkward in her expensive dress. She was standing

grab something to eat? It’s all laid out for

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

blank expression. “How can I

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

and indulge herself,

feeling dejected. Places for business networking

planning to just

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

can’t just say things like that.” Molly stammered, her words

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

Molly managed to utter, her voice trailing weakly.

think I escorted you into this gathering

Molly f

a coherent response.

didn’t think you would be so ungrateful.” Disappointed, Scott straightened up, his expression

anger and embarrassment, her gaze burning into his

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

through the tension. She

she had opted to appease her stomach instead. Piling her plate high with seafood

after all, an event hosted by the Innovate Group, and encountering Hayley was not entirely

Hayley, her calm facade faltered. Chloe, adorned in a form–fitting red gown that curve, left