Crossroads

Chapter 292

Eloise’s face darkened. She couldn’t believe Stephanie was using such a confrontational tone with her, especially after putting up with her antics for so long during their previous advertisement shoot. “What a joke, acting all high and mighty. If you can’t find a reference, just admit it.”

Stephanie didn’t want to argue with her and turned to leave.

“Ms. Reed is so beautiful and elegant. How could someone like her be turned away? I think I’m qualified to be her reference. Ill help her get the card, Simon Gower said.

Stephanie didn’t recognize the man standing before her. He looked in his forties, dressed in high–end casual wear, and had the vibe of a businessman freshly returned from overseas.

“Mr. Gower, you’re indeed one of the top ten outstanding businessmen. You’re too kind. With a fawning smile, Jack didn’t wait for Stephanie’s response. He snatched her bag and handed her ID to the counter.

The Innovate Group’s business was extensive. Besides the fierce competition among female models for advertising, there were many large projects. One of the recent ones was in collaboration with Simon Gower. To ensure the smooth progress of future projects, they needed to curry favor with the client.

Stephanie was disgusted by their practices, but when she saw the receptionist swiftly entering her information into the computer, she gritted her teeth and muttered, “I’ll pay the 60 thousand myself.”

It felt like she was cutting a piece of her flesh. It was excruciating

She thought, Why does that deadbeat Dominick have to charge so much for a membership card? And on top of that, they charge for other services too.

Stephanie’s beautiful face twisted slightly in frustration. Maintaining a gentle smile and exuding refined charm, Simon watched her closely, curious about her anger.

With this new wealthy patron around, Eloise flashed her trademark supermodel smile and acted like she knew him well. “Mr. Gower, Steffi is new to this industry. She’s a bit shy and reserved. Please bear with her. If she makes any mistakes, I hope you’ll forgive her.”

was the first time anyone had ever described

find her subtle expressions amusing. His gaze stayed on her profile, smiling

didn’t shy away from Simon and said frankly.

with Innovate Group’s ad shoot marked her first serious- attempt at finding a job.

her even

both taken aback and asked in disbelief, You’re

and Mr. Hayes then?” Eloise couldn’t resist gossiping. She thought, “Vincent couldn’t possibly be involved with a married woman, right?”

hadn’t bothered to clarify, partly out of a

for Vincent when the receptionist interrupted their conversation, “Ms. Reed, according to

strongly than Stephanie. “How could someone

lips, she sensed Simon’s peculiar gaze. Realizing her own gaffe, Eloise

with a forced smile. “I mean, does your record show

looking back at them and

that.”

already a member here and didn’t say anything? Why put on an act?” Jack lowered his voice, clearly annoyed

her.

embarrassed. “It seems I was trying to play the hero for nothing today.”

a sycophantic smile. “Mr. Gower, Ms Reed is a bit slow. She’s just clueless. Please don’t blame her. She didn’t mean anything by

could clearly hear them disparaging her. She wanted to retort, but the truth. was she

Groups of three or five people were chatting and drinking, the warm yellow lights

was indeed free from nonsense. The men and women gathered mostly discussed new dramas and films

behavior. It was more like an elite network

and still managing

her a cocktail. Her words carried a hint of admiration.

I are just friends,” Stephanie replied, deflecting the question as she

you kidding me? Is this your first time

sleep with some of his girlfriends either If he hasn’t touched you, that explains it.