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 cold

access the data on the USB drive. She casually placed it on the TV stand, then picked up her phone to

time he sees her,

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

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

scare Ms. Reed!”

to threaten her into participating in the Group’s ad campaign and to keep her

Lucy a knowing look, signaling

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

approached from the main entrance. “Mr. Wellington

at William and mouthed silently. “I haven’t completed

y task.”

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

face twisted in frustration while

you get some rest!” She

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Chapter 323

feet away

fool could see he was in

and quickly tried to defuse the situation. “Mr. Wellington, I wanted to report that Ms. Reed’s shooting and boxing practice has been

her to mer Dominick, expressionless a moment ago, was

exchanged glances. Great, they had

final ultimatum. “I told you last time

retorted, standing her ground despite knowing how ruthless

subordinates.

USB drive later. Let me update you on Oscar

a beautiful man with striking blue eyes to Lucy, but he was an important figure to

your instructions, I led him abroad to get him out of our way. But I

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

your brain surgery, and

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

even more reasons to hate you” Lucy added daringly.

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

and professional matters. Lucy, seemingly unfazed, shrugged.

was something Lucy

striding towards the storage room as if to bring someone out

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

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