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.

to her apartment, alone again,

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 increasingly unsettled.

lose control every time he sees

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

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

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

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

on her usual aloof expression and continued drinking

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

at William and

y task.”

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

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 around, and

11:33 AM O

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about three feet

a fool could see he

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

mer Dominick, expressionless a moment ago,

they had

yet issuing a final ultimatum. “I told you

her ground despite knowing how ruthless Dominick could be with

subordinates.

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

eyes to Lucy, but he was an important figure to Dominick.

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

was a formidable opponent she had crossed paths with several times. She always thought she had won each encounter, but the reality said

your brain surgery, and the feud

discovered these facts, it wouldn’t

even more

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

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

something

Lucy said calmly, striding towards the storage room as

arm whispering a warning. “Lucy, don’t play games in front of him Anger him,

Lucy wasn’t worried and replied with a mocking smile, “Only those he truly cares about can make him genuinely angry” Her