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.”

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

hand touched her skin, Stephanie

people before them were stunned, not knowing

her, Stephanie’s nerves were on edge, her entire

here “flirting with other men would surely anger him

he wanted and

everyone suddenly became very cautious.

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

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

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

felt every step was stiff and awkward. She didn’t need to look back

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beside him, Stephanie felt no sense of vanity that other women might. She just

she walked out

angry 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

their bodies closer together,

and whispers

gritted her teeth, her voice seething

ignored her.

lips, deciding not to speak to him

but she had numbed herself to his coldness and hurtful actions, always making excuses for him that he just

Don’t make me hate you. As a husband, he is

the clean floor. She seemed to forget that it had

heard a voice

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

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it. This model has a recoil suitable for women. I’ll observe your

to learn this, Stephanie stammered, her voice tinged

he never let her handle such dangerous things. Now, her fingers felt cold, and she

a cold, commanding voice beside him interjected, “If you can’t get

were non–negotiable.