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.”

the others awkwardly tried to smile and say something. Suddenly, Dominick extended

touched her skin, Stephanie

before them were stunned, not knowing

on edge, her entire body alert, as if waiting for him to explode and scold her.

with

he wanted and scolding her the moment he opened his mouth.

this strange atmosphere, everyone

At least not in front of the subordinates and partners. Dominick maintained his composure, turned to her, and said in

the others watched in stunned silence as they walked away, not daring to utter

didn’t want to argue with him in front of so many people that she reluctantly followed his lead. Dominick’s expression remained calm, but his grip on her shoulder

him. Stephanie felt every step was stiff and awkward. She didn’t need to look back to know countless curious and gossiping eyes

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was, he, was always the center of attention. Standing beside him, Stephanie felt no sense of vanity that other women might. She just felt

walked out of Room 502,

go of me,” she demanded in a low, angry voice. “I have my own freedom. I can go wherever I

grip only tightened pressing their bodies closer together, making it seem

All the gossip and whispers will definitely be aimed at me again!

to do?” she gritted her teeth, her voice seething with suppressed anger,

ignored

not to speak

and hurtful actions, always making excuses for him

me hate you. As a

head lowered, staring blankly at the clean floor. She seemed to forget that it had been a long time since she had been this close to him.

she heard a voice nearby. “Mr.

of specially designed noise–canceling headphones was placed on her head, she snapped to attention, raising her head only

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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

don’t want to learn this, Stephanie stammered, her

an ordinary person. Even when her grandfather pampered her, he never let her handle such dangerous things.

commanding voice beside him interjected, “If you can’t get the hang

words were non–negotiable.