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

drive. She casually placed it on the TV stand, then picked

will lose control every time he sees her, yet he still

sign. Inside, a few staff members gathered

coach handed a large mug of cold beer to a

scare Ms. Reed!”

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 I enjoy doing these stupid things? It’s all

suddenly gave Lucy a knowing look, signaling

put on her usual aloof expression and continued

bodyguard in a black uniform approached from the main entrance. “Mr. Wellington is here. He wants to

William and mouthed silently.

y task.”

voice, accompanied by heavy footsteps, approached them step by

in frustration while

heard you 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 of beer, turned around, and smiled casually, trying to speak lightly.

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Chapter 323

three feet away from

fool could see he was in a terrible

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

mer Dominick, expressionless a moment ago,

glances. Great, they had really set

“I

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

subordinates.

drive later. Let

was a beautiful man with striking blue eyes to

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 unrelated to my setup. He

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

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

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

will have even more

grew tense. He and Lucy had faced many dangers together, and

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

something

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

her arm whispering a warning. “Lucy, don’t play games in front

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