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

computer in her apartment, she couldn’t immediately 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

control every time he sees her, yet he still

few staff members gathered at the

a woman before him, laughing heartily and asked

to scare Ms. Reed!”

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

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

sharp and quick–witted, Lucy immediately put on her usual aloof expression and continued drinking

tall bodyguard in a black uniform approached from the main

at William and

y task.”

USB drive?” The cold voice, accompanied by heavy

frustration while William

weren’t feeling well. Didn’t you just get off the plane last night? Why didn’t you get some rest!” She put down the large glas

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Chapter 323

about three feet away from

smile faltered. Even a fool could see he was in a

was about to lose his temper and quickly tried to defuse the situation. “Mr. Wellington, I wanted to report

to mer Dominick, expressionless a moment ago, was suddenly raging with fury.

William exchanged glances. Great, they had really set

issuing a final ultimatum. “I told you last time if you can’t find

Lucy retorted, standing her ground despite knowing how ruthless

subordinates.

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

eyes to

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

She always thought she had won each encounter,

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

if Oscar discovered these

Ms. Reed will have even more reasons

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

separating personal and professional matters. Lucy, seemingly

USB drive was something

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

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

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