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.

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

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

his hand touched her skin,

before them were stunned, not knowing

nerves were on edge, her entire body alert, as if

her here “flirting with other

wanted and scolding her the moment he opened his mouth.

everyone suddenly became very

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

silence as they

that she reluctantly followed his lead. Dominick’s expression remained calm, but his grip on her shoulder tightened, causing her some discomfort.

stiff and awkward. She didn’t need to look back to know countless curious

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attention. Standing beside him, Stephanie felt no sense

she walked out of Room 502,

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

only tightened pressing their bodies closer together, making it seem as if she was willingly leaning

it! All the gossip and whispers

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

still ignored

deciding not to speak to him either.

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

me hate you. As a husband, he is really terrible.

She seemed to forget that it

she heard a voice nearby. “Mr. Wellington, everything is

her head only to meet his familiar, deep eyes. Then, a cold,

weapon in her hand, her expression lagging for a half–second. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on

women. I’ll observe your performance first, then teach you the specifics… The

this, Stephanie stammered, her voice tinged with panic.

was still an ordinary person. Even when her grandfather pampered her, he never let her handle such dangerous things. Now, her fingers felt cold, and she instinctively wanted

puzzled. Before he could say anything, a cold, commanding voice beside him interjected, “If you can’t get the hang of

words were non–negotiable.