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

access the data on the USB drive. She casually placed it on the TV stand, then picked up her phone to order takeout. As she did her

he sees her, yet

private boxing club displayed a ‘Closed‘ sign. Inside, a few staff members gathered at the bar in the entertainment area, eagerly gossiping

cold beer to a woman before him, laughing heartily

to scare Ms.

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 keep her away from other men. Do you think

coach, William, suddenly gave Lucy a knowing look,

on her usual aloof expression and

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

eyebrows at William and

y task.”

cold voice, accompanied by heavy footsteps, approached them

twisted in frustration while William whispered, “Good luck.”

the plane last night? Why didn’t you get some rest!” She put down the large

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Chapter 323

stood about three feet away from her, expressionless.

a fool could see he was in a terrible mood.

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

to mer Dominick, expressionless a moment ago, was

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

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

it.” Lucy retorted, standing her

subordinates.

we can discuss the USB drive later. Let

beautiful man with striking blue eyes to Lucy, but

abroad to get him out of our way. But I soon realized he went to the Aurorastra

she had crossed paths with several times. She always thought she had won each encounter,

Aurorastra, your brain surgery, and the feud between the

Oscar discovered these facts, it wouldn’t be long

Reed will have even more reasons to hate

grew tense. He and Lucy had faced many dangers together, and he worried their boss might vent his fury on

indeed looked grim, but fortunately, he was known for separating personal and professional matters. Lucy, seemingly unfazed,

USB drive was something Lucy

towards the storage room as if to bring someone

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

“Only those he truly cares about can make him genuinely angry” Her tone held a hint of