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.

returned to her apartment, alone again, surrounded by the

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

every time he sees her, yet he still

high–end private boxing club displayed a ‘Closed‘ sign. Inside, a few staff members gathered

coach handed a large mug of cold beer to a woman

to scare

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

Lucy a knowing look, signaling her to keep quiet.

aloof

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

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

y task.”

voice, accompanied by heavy footsteps, approached them step

twisted in 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 of beer, turned around, and smiled casually, trying to speak

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Chapter 323

feet away

see he was in a terrible

was about to lose his temper and quickly tried to defuse the

a moment ago, was suddenly raging with

glances. Great, they had really set

the USB drive?” Dominick’s face darkened, his voice calm yet issuing a final ultimatum. “I told you last time if

retorted, standing her

subordinates.

can discuss the USB drive later. Let me update you on

striking blue eyes to Lucy, but he was

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

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

brain surgery, and

that if Oscar discovered these facts, it wouldn’t be

looks like Ms. Reed will have even more reasons to

together, and he worried their boss might vent his fury on

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

something Lucy

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

arm whispering a warning.

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