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.”

to smile and say something. Suddenly, Dominick extended his arm

touched her skin, Stephanie shivered.

stunned, not knowing how to react.

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

seeing her here “flirting with other men would surely anger

unreasonable, always doing whatever he wanted and scolding her the moment

atmosphere, everyone suddenly became

the subordinates and partners. Dominick maintained his composure, turned to her, and said in a calm tone, “Come

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

his lead. Dominick’s expression remained calm, but his grip on her shoulder tightened, causing her some

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

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

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

in a low, 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

tightened pressing their bodies closer together,

Damn it! All the gossip and whispers will definitely be aimed at

gritted her teeth, her voice seething with suppressed

ignored her.

not

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

thought. Don’t make me hate you. As

lowered, staring blankly at the clean floor. She seemed to forget that it had

she heard a voice nearby. “Mr. Wellington,

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

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target before you get a feel for it. This model has a recoil suitable for women. I’ll observe your performance first, then teach

Stephanie stammered, her voice tinged with panic.

never let her handle such dangerous things. Now, her fingers felt

a cold, commanding voice beside him interjected, “If you can’t get the hang of it,

words were non–negotiable.