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.”

something. Suddenly, Dominick extended his arm and naturally wrapped it around the shoulder of

hand touched her skin,

before them were stunned, not knowing how to

on edge, her entire body alert, as if waiting for

thought that seeing her here “flirting with other men would surely anger him

and scolding her the moment he

everyone suddenly became very

and partners. Dominick maintained his composure, turned to her, and said in a

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

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

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

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center of attention. Standing beside him, Stephanie felt no

hated being put on display. Just like last time when she walked out

go wherever I want. What’s wrong with coming

pressing their bodies closer together, making

the gossip and whispers will definitely

are you trying to do?” she gritted her teeth, her voice seething with

still ignored

not to speak to

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

As a husband, he is really

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

while, she heard a voice nearby. “Mr. Wellington,

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

hand, her expression lagging for a half–second. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find

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

learn this, Stephanie stammered, her voice tinged with

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 to hand the weapon

at her, puzzled. Before he could say anything, a cold, commanding voice

words were