Crossroads

Chapter 285

The night market at Tempa Street was alive with illuminated shops and eateries, adorned with vintage–style billboards overhead. This area was a hub of street food stalls, each manned by local expert chefs with stir–fried seafood in large woks.

Despite the chilly winter streets, the atmosphere remained vibrant. Neon lights twinkled brightly around the bustling streets, where crowds moved about, enveloped in the fragrant aromas of sizzling dishes.

Stephanie wandered through the scene, curiosity evident in her gaze.

Perhaps due to her striking appearance or unconventional attire tonight, she caught the eye of diners at several food stalls, who openly praised her as she passed.

*Beautiful, are you interested in trying our signature set meal! I guarantee you’ll find it delightfull” Suddenly, a jovial food stall owner beside her called out in the local language of Harlington.

Stephanie halted, turning to look at him.

Seeing the middle–aged, plump owner’s friendly smile, even though she didn’t understand his words, she knew well–fed chefs usually cooked well.

Hence, she nodded.

The tables and chairs of the street stalls were open–air, contrasting sharply with the refined formality of five–star hotels. Here, one could feel entirely at ease.

clinking of beer glasses filled the air as patrons savored their meals under the glow of flickering neon lights. At one corner table, several men

fixated on them for a moment until they turned to glance

eaten at a food

approached with a menu in band.

and seats are all clean and up to standard. But if you’re looking for a five–star hotel experience, that’s not what we offer.

slightly, feeling a twinge of embarrassment at his candid

of Harlington, she struggled to grasp the nuances of the language, but she could infer from his initial words that he

truth, she had frequented food stalls before. It was during the early days after leaving Reed

stemmed from a sudden realization that Dominick and his circle would never dine so openly and casually. Even his smiles were sparingly

eyes widened slightly, betraying a hint of nervousness and awkwardness as she struggled to comprehend

and gestured toward the men’s suit jacket draped over her shoulders. “Are you here with your boyfriend?” He held

jacket she

the language barrier and communication problems between them. Tempa Street in Harlington was

filling the air.

but smile in response. Loak blushed slightly. motioning for a waitress to prepare