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

the TV stand,

time he sees her, yet he still insists on

to the high–end private boxing club displayed a ‘Closed‘ sign. Inside, a few staff members gathered at the bar in the entertainment area, eagerly gossiping about their

a woman before him, laughing heartily and

to scare Ms. Reed!”

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

suddenly gave Lucy a knowing look, signaling her to keep

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

black uniform approached from the main entrance. “Mr. Wellington is here. He wants to see Lucy

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

y task.”

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

face twisted in frustration while William

you get some rest!” She put down the large glas of beer, turned around, and smiled casually, trying to

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Chapter 323

about three feet away from her,

could see he was in a terrible

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

expressionless a moment ago, was suddenly

Great, they had

is the USB drive?” Dominick’s face darkened, his voice calm yet issuing a final ultimatum. “I told you last time if you can’t find it, you might aswell

standing her ground despite knowing how ruthless Dominick could be with incompetent

subordinates.

the USB drive later. Let me

blue eyes to Lucy, but he was an

out of our way. But I

several times. She

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

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

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

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

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

something Lucy

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

He followed and grabbed 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