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.”

to smile and say something. Suddenly, Dominick extended his arm and naturally wrapped it around the

touched her skin,

were stunned, not knowing how to

her, Stephanie’s nerves were on edge, her entire body alert, as if

her here “flirting with other men would surely anger

he wanted and scolding her the moment

atmosphere, everyone suddenly became very cautious.

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

others watched in stunned silence as they walked away, not

to argue with him in front of so many people that she reluctantly followed his lead. Dominick’s expression remained

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

last time when she walked out of Room 502, embarrassed in front of a group of residents.

I can go wherever I want. What’s wrong with coming to this club

only tightened pressing their bodies closer together, making it seem

gossip and whispers

her teeth, her voice seething with suppressed anger, almost ready to explode.

still ignored

not to speak to him either.

coldness and hurtful actions, always making excuses for him that he just didn’t

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

into a state of dejection, her head lowered, staring blankly at the clean floor. She seemed to forget that it had been a

heard a voice

designed noise–canceling headphones was placed on her head, she snapped to attention, raising her head only to meet his familiar, deep eyes. Then, a cold, slightly heavy

a half–second. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find

women. I’ll observe your

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

brave she was, she 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

Aurorastra looked at her, puzzled. Before he could say anything, a cold, commanding voice beside him interjected, “If you can’t get the hang of it, you’re not going

words were non–negotiable.