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,

computer in her apartment, she couldn’t immediately access the data on the USB drive. She casually placed it on the TV stand, then

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

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

coach handed a large mug of cold beer to a woman before him, laughing heartily

to scare Ms.

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

Lucy a knowing

quick–witted, Lucy immediately put on her usual aloof expression and continued drinking as if nothing

the main entrance. “Mr. Wellington is

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

y task.”

voice, accompanied by heavy footsteps, approached them

face twisted in frustration while William whispered, “Good

didn’t you get some rest!” She put down the large glas of beer, turned around, and

11:33 AM O

Chapter 323

feet away

faltered. Even a fool could see he was

coach 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. Reed’s shooting and boxing practice has

a moment ago, was suddenly

they

Dominick’s face darkened, his voice calm yet issuing a final ultimatum. “I told

retorted, standing her ground despite knowing how ruthless

subordinates.

we can discuss the USB drive later. Let me update you on Oscar first Lucy

to Lucy, but

Following your instructions, I led him abroad to get him out of our way. But I soon realized he went to the Aurorastra for reasons

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

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

discovered these facts, it

like Ms. Reed will have even more reasons to hate you”

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

separating personal and professional matters.

was something Lucy couldn’t produce.

Lucy said calmly, striding towards the storage room as if

her playful expression, William was anxious. He followed and grabbed her arm whispering a warning. “Lucy, don’t play games in front of him Anger him,

provoke Dominick Lucy wasn’t worried and replied with a mocking smile, “Only those he truly cares about can