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.”

first time anyone had ever described her that way. She looked

from overseas, seemed to find her subtle expressions amusing. His gaze stayed on her profile, smiling with interest as he asked, “Ms.

Stephanie didn’t shy away from

her first serious- attempt at finding a job. She had always talked about becoming a strong woman like Hayley after having kids,

this made her even more frustrated.

were both taken aback and asked

resist gossiping. She thought, “Vincent couldn’t possibly be involved with a

Vincent, and Stephanie hadn’t bothered to clarify, partly out of a mischievous impulse. She wasn’t sure if

of consciener, she was about to clear things up for Vincent when the receptionist interrupted

than Stephanie. “How could someone like

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

smile. “I mean, does your record

glanced at the computer screen before looking back at them and replying politely. “There is no

that.”

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

her.

bit embarrassed. “It seems I was trying

bit slow. She’s just clueless. Please

them disparaging her. She wanted to retort, but the

entered the main hall, where a small party was underway. Groups of three or five people were

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

like an elite network of friends.

really something. You are married and still managing to get

said, handing her a cocktail. Her words carried a

Stephanie replied, deflecting the question as she accepted

time socializing? With the way Vincent treats you, and you call

you, that explains it. Maybe he’s just curious about you because you’re