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.

again, surrounded by the same

it on the TV stand, then picked up her phone to

knows he will lose control every time he sees her, yet he still

Inside, a few staff members gathered at the bar in the

beer to a woman before him,

to scare

said, taking a hearty gulp of the Dodton beer and raising her voice to explain seriously, I was just following orders to threaten her into participating in the Group’s ad campaign and to

suddenly gave Lucy a knowing

put on her usual aloof expression

tall bodyguard in a black uniform approached from the main entrance. “Mr. Wellington

raised her eyebrows at William and mouthed silently. “I haven’t completed my

y task.”

cold voice, accompanied by heavy

face twisted in frustration while William

get off the plane last night? Why didn’t you get some rest!” She put down the large glas of beer, turned

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Chapter 323

feet away from

fool could see he was in a

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

a moment ago, was suddenly raging with

and William exchanged glances. Great, they had really set him off

darkened, his voice calm yet issuing a final ultimatum. “I told you last time if you can’t find it,

Lucy retorted, standing her ground

subordinates.

USB drive later. Let me update you on Oscar first Lucy continued.

striking blue eyes to Lucy, but he was an important figure

investigating our operations. Following your instructions, I led him abroad to get him out of our way. But I soon realized he went to

with several times. She always thought she had

information about you, including your time in the Aurorastra, your brain surgery, and the feud between the Wellington and Reed

knew that if Oscar discovered these facts, it wouldn’t be long before Stephanie found

Reed will have even more reasons to hate you” Lucy

had faced many dangers together, and he worried their boss might vent his

but fortunately, he was known for separating personal and professional matters. Lucy, seemingly unfazed, shrugged. “Okay, that’s all on Oscar. Now, about the USB drive”

something Lucy

said calmly, striding towards the storage room as if to

her playful expression, William was anxious. He followed and grabbed her arm whispering a warning.

a mocking smile, “Only those he truly cares about can