Crossroads

Chapter 293

Jack was in a great mood tonight. He had just done a huge favor for Simon, an important client of the company. The project he was tracking seemed to be going smoothly. He approached with a big grin. “Congratulations, Stephanie! You’re about to enter the entertainment industry. Mr. Gower saw the advertisement you filmed and thinks your demeanor is perfect for at Republic–era drama he’s investing in. You should thank Mr. Gower

Stephanie stood rigidly, her expression complex, and didn’t respond. Meanwhile, Simon and Eloise also had strange looks, as if they hadn’t heard a word Jack said.

Jack was puzzled when, suddenly, a deep, unfamiliar voice from his left asked, “And how should she thank him?”

Unfazed. Jack smiled and began instructing. “Of course, she should work hard for Mr. Gower… As he spoke, he turned his head and glanced casually at the man with a strong presence standing to his left. Instantly, his face froze, his expression turning stiff. He was so shocked that his lips twitched as if he had a muscle spasm.

“Mr. Wellington,” Jack called out.

He screamed inwardly, ‘It’s Dominick! What is he doing here?”

Jack stared at the man before him, too nervous to breathe.

Having worked at the Innovate Group for eight years, he knew how vast and complex the company was. Although there were many leaders in charge of different regions and sectors, the head honcho was just one man.

Jack had attended the company’s annual gala once and had seen Dominick from afar, a memory that left a deep impression.

Dominick was the kind of person you’d never forget once you laid eyes on him. That momentum and innately noble and intimidating, with a hint of ruthlessness.

presence w

Jack felt his heart racing uncontrollably and stammered, “Mr. Wellington… Hello, it’s an honor to meet you.”

say something. Suddenly, Dominick extended his arm and naturally wrapped it around the shoulder of the woman next to him.

touched her skin, Stephanie shivered.

few people before them were stunned, not knowing how

on edge, her entire body alert,

seeing her here “flirting with other men would surely anger

he wanted and scolding her the moment he opened

everyone suddenly

to Stephanie’s surprise, he didn’t get angry. At least not in front of the subordinates and partners. Dominick maintained his composure, turned to her, and said in a calm tone,

watched in stunned silence as they walked away, not daring to utter a word.

so many people that she reluctantly followed his lead. Dominick’s expression remained calm, but his grip on her shoulder

didn’t need to

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always the center of attention. Standing beside him, Stephanie

like last time when she walked out of Room 502, embarrassed in front of a

voice. “I have my own freedom. I can go wherever I want. What’s wrong with coming to this club to make friends? Let go of me.

his arm, but his grip only tightened pressing their bodies closer together, making it

Damn it! All the gossip and

what exactly are you trying to do?” she gritted her teeth, her voice seething

still ignored

her lips, deciding not to

to his coldness and hurtful actions, always making excuses for him that

As a husband,

sank into a state of dejection, her head lowered, staring blankly at the clean floor. She seemed

while, she heard a voice nearby. “Mr.

head, she snapped to attention, raising her head only to meet his familiar, deep eyes. Then, a cold, slightly heavy gun

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at the target before you get a feel for it. This model has a recoil suitable for women. I’ll observe your performance first, then teach you the specifics… The head coach at the shooting range addressed her in awkwardly accented

learn this, Stephanie stammered, her voice tinged with panic.

ordinary person. Even when her grandfather pampered her, he never let her handle such dangerous things. Now, her fingers felt cold, and

he could say anything, a cold, commanding voice beside him interjected, “If you can’t get the hang of it, you’re not

were non–negotiable.