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 extended his arm and naturally wrapped it around the shoulder of the

touched her skin, Stephanie

stunned, not knowing

Dominick didn’t look at her, Stephanie’s nerves were on edge, her entire body alert, as if waiting for him to explode and scold her.

with other men would

wanted and scolding her

strange atmosphere, everyone suddenly became very cautious.

of the subordinates and partners. Dominick maintained his

silence as they walked away, not

many people that she reluctantly followed his lead. Dominick’s expression remained

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

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Dominick was, he, was always the center of attention. Standing beside him, Stephanie felt no sense of

walked

own freedom. I can go wherever I want. What’s

bodies closer together, making it seem as

gossip and whispers

exactly are you trying to do?” she gritted her teeth, her voice seething with suppressed anger, almost ready to explode.

still ignored

her lips, deciding not to speak

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

me hate you. As a husband,

the clean floor. She seemed to forget

while, she heard a voice

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

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at the target before you get a feel for it. This model has a recoil suitable for women. I’ll observe your performance first, then teach you the specifics… The head coach at the

learn this, Stephanie stammered, her voice tinged with

he never let her handle such

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

words were non–negotiable.