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

the TV stand, then picked up her phone to order takeout. As she did her thoughts drifted back to Dominick, and her mood became

he will lose control every time he sees her,

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

top shooting coach handed a large mug of cold beer to a woman before him, laughing heartily and asked

to scare Ms. Reed!”

was just following orders to threaten her into participating in the

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

aloof expression and continued drinking as if nothing had

from the main entrance. “Mr. Wellington is here. He

and mouthed silently. “I haven’t completed my

y task.”

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

in frustration while

get some rest!” She put down the

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Chapter 323

about three feet away

smile faltered. Even a fool could see he was

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

Dominick, expressionless a moment ago, was

they had really set

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

I couldn’t find it.” Lucy retorted, standing her ground despite

subordinates.

the USB drive later. Let me update you on Oscar

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

investigating our operations. Following your instructions, I led him abroad to get him out of our way. But I soon realized

crossed paths with several times. She always thought she had won each encounter, but the reality said otherwise.

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

Oscar discovered these facts, it wouldn’t be long before

even more reasons to hate you” Lucy

expression grew tense. He and Lucy had faced many dangers together, and he worried their boss might vent

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

drive was something Lucy couldn’t produce.

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

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

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