Crossroads

Chapter 323

Dominick warned her to stay put, but Stephanie pushed past him and left.

When she returned to Room 402, the door was wide open. She stepped inside and found

Curious, she went to 502 to check but he wasn’t there to

tub.

d that Dominick had already left

Just then, her phone rang again from her coat pocket. Stephanie answered cautiously, “Why did you give me this USB drive!”

You sound tense. Did something happen?” It was Molly on the phone. Stephanie paused, realizing she had become overly anxious.

She opened her palm, revealing the small black USB drive, her gaze growing more serious. Molly, noticing her silence, asked with concern, “Did you run into someone!

Snapping back to reality, Stephanie casually explained. “I met a strange man earlier. He called me ‘dear‘ out of nowhere. I’m an only child, so it felt suspicious like he was a bad person

“There are all sorts of scammers these days. Be careful,” Molly advised promptly,

Stephanie was distracted. The man didn’t seem like a scammer, and his Aurithian was not fluent. Judging by his appearance and attire, he seemed Olaran. His aloof demeanor suggested he was above lying

The more she thought about it, the faster her heart raced as she stared at the USB drive in her hand.

“Stephanie, actually, there’s something I wanted to tell you today.” Molly’s voice sounded hesitant and conflicted. She did not notice Stephanie’s distraction. She slowly began to share some important news with her friend. “L..I’m now with Scott.”

“Did he pick on you?” Stephanie responded automatically.

“No.” Molly replied nervously, as if she had done something wrong and whispered. “I’m at the city.

city hall

“What?” Preoccupied with her thoughts, Stephanie didn’t catch her soft words.

On the other end, the background noise was loud and bustling. Scott’s voice came through. “Andy is calling. Do you want to talk to him?”

Then Molly’s panicked shout “No, don’t tell him.”“

“Molly, what’s with that attitude? Are you having second thoughts?” Scott sounded displeased. They continued their conversation in low voices, which Stephanie couldn’t quite make out. Shonly after, it seemed like Molly accidentally ended the call.

her apartment, alone again, surrounded by the same

drive. She casually placed it on the TV stand, then picked up her

lose control every time he sees her, yet he still insists

‘Closed‘ sign. Inside, a few staff members gathered at the bar in the entertainment area, eagerly gossiping about their boss.

large mug of cold beer to a woman before him, laughing heartily and asked

to scare Ms.

raising her voice to explain seriously, I was just following orders to threaten her into participating in the Group’s ad campaign and to keep her away from other men. Do you think I enjoy doing these stupid things? It’s all because of

the shooting coach, William, suddenly gave Lucy a knowing look,

her usual aloof expression and continued drinking as if nothing had

from the main entrance. “Mr. Wellington is here. He wants to see

at William and mouthed silently.

y task.”

the USB drive?” The cold voice, accompanied by heavy footsteps, approached them

while William whispered,

get off the plane last night? Why didn’t you get some rest!” She put down the large glas of beer, turned around, and smiled casually, trying to speak

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Chapter 323

stood about three feet

faltered. Even a fool could see he was in

that their boss was about to lose his temper and quickly tried to defuse the situation. “Mr. Wellington, I wanted to

mer Dominick, expressionless a moment ago, was suddenly raging with

exchanged glances. Great, they had really set him

a final ultimatum. “I told you last time if you can’t find it, you might aswell disappear with

couldn’t find it.” Lucy retorted, standing her ground despite

subordinates.

later. Let me update you on Oscar first Lucy

was a beautiful man with striking blue eyes to Lucy,

our way. But I soon realized he went to the Aurorastra for reasons unrelated to my setup. He had other business there, Lucy explained

times. She

the Aurorastra, your brain surgery, and

paused. They all knew that if Oscar discovered these facts,

like Ms. Reed will have even more reasons to

grew tense. He and Lucy had faced many dangers together,

matters. Lucy, seemingly unfazed, shrugged. “Okay, that’s all on

USB drive was something Lucy couldn’t produce.

for you, Lucy said calmly, striding towards the storage room as

and grabbed her arm whispering a warning. “Lucy, don’t play games

and replied with a mocking smile, “Only those he truly cares about can make him genuinely angry” Her tone held a