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.

apartment, alone again, surrounded by the same

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 thoughts drifted back to Dominick, and her mood became

control every time he sees her, yet

a ‘Closed‘ sign. Inside, a few staff members

mug of cold beer to a woman before him, laughing heartily and asked curiously, “Lucy, I heard

scare Ms. Reed!”

don’t pin this on me,” Lucy 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 keep her

coach, William, suddenly gave Lucy a knowing look, signaling her to keep quiet.

Lucy immediately put on her usual aloof expression and continued drinking as if

same time, a tall bodyguard in a black uniform approached from the main entrance. “Mr. Wellington is here. He wants

her eyebrows at William and mouthed

y task.”

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

twisted in frustration while William

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

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Chapter 323

about three feet away from

smile faltered. Even a fool could see

saw that their boss was about to lose his temper and quickly tried to defuse the

her to mer Dominick, expressionless a moment ago, was suddenly

exchanged glances. Great, they

the USB drive?” Dominick’s face darkened, his voice calm yet issuing a final ultimatum. “I told you last time if you

said I couldn’t find it.” Lucy retorted, standing her ground despite knowing how ruthless Dominick could

subordinates.

the USB drive later. Let me update you on Oscar

to Lucy, but he

out of our way. But I

several times. She always thought she

the Aurorastra, your brain surgery, and the feud between the Wellington and Reed families, Lucy said.

They all knew that if Oscar discovered these facts, it wouldn’t be long before

will have even more reasons to hate you” Lucy added

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

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

was something

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

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

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