The Alpha King’s Fated Mate By Yui Ismutomo

Chapter 280

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is with her.”

Oscar escorted Stephanie to the entrance of the residential complex and finally updated her on Molly’s situation, pointing out that there was no need to worry about Molly.

Standing outside the car, Stephanie peered through the window at Oscar’s handsome face and his deep eyes, clear and seemingly holding not

secrets.

Oscar appeared unflinchingly comfortable under her scrutiny, meeting her gaze without hesitation.

After a tense standoff of three minutes, Stephanie declared abruptly, “I’m going back,” and turned towards the residential area.

The white Bentley remained parked, silent and unmoving, until Stephanie disappeared from view. Ten minutes later, lights flickered to life in Room 402 of the apartment. Oscar snapped out of his reverie, his eyes momentarily lowered before he started the engine and drove away.

Unaware of his thoughts, Stephanie hurried back to her somber apartment. She swiftly shed the sky–blue off–shoulder evening gown she had worn. earlier. Riding the elevator back up, she encountered several residents who eyed her with curiosity.

After all, few could afford such an expensive outfit in such an unassuming neighborhood

Stephanic angrily tossed the dress into a corner of the bathroom and kicked it twice with force, venting her frustration.

“Damn it

“Who exactly are you dressing like this for? Who are you entertaining in the hotel room tonight?” Dominick’s voice echoed incessantly in her mind. She reminded herself there were many things to ponder – Lucy, Mason, Matthew. Above all, she yearned to see her children and was willing to endure anything

If Lucy hadn’t lied and had indeed found her children, Stephanie wouldn’t need Dominick if he still couldn’t remember anything!

‘Bastard!‘ she cursed.

Stephanie stuffed the expensive dress into a large trash bag, her anger towards the Wellington family blazing in her heart. She wanted to discard it immediately so she wouldn’t be bothered every time she saw it again.

The woman from Room 402 is weird…”

Two elderly women, who had just finished their workout, entered the elevator as they chatted animatedly.

“Yeah, I noticed too. She doesn’t seem to enjoy conversing with others. Bernice, do you think she’s someone’s sugar baby?”

Stephanie lifted her gaze expressionlessly towards them, but they were engrossed in their conversation, completely ignoring her presence.

let’s not jump to conclusions here. Besides, whatever she does for a

by a man. Let’s just hope she doesn’t bring any strange

gossiping women exited together, leaving Stephanie with a blank expression on her face. There was nothing she could do to stop

still gossiping eagerly. “That new

502 is even

alone in the cramped space as

tenant of

began to shift.

rumors about this nous apartment, even an average person could climb from the balcony of

dark sky scattered.

could climb down,

pier 220

is Stephanie up to?”

her expensive dress. She was standing alone in

don’t you grab something to eat? It’s all laid out for

carried a hint of teasing as he pointed toward the food area on the left side of

glared at him with a blank expression. “How can I think about

not in the mood to eat, what are you

retort. She had planned to come and indulge herself, but Stephanie, her inconsiderate friend, had stood her up.

said. feeling dejected. Places for business networking like this just weren’t her

you planning to just walk away like this! “You’ve used

a single stride, Scott loomed over her, leaving only a mere fist’s distance between their faces. He leaned in his gaze intense and

can’t just say things like that.” Molly stammered, her words

closer, his voice low and deliberate. Then who pleaded with me

managed to utter, her voice trailing weakly.

maintaining his proximity. “Do you think I escorted you into this gathering only to

Molly f

to find a

straightened up, his expression a mix of reproach and regret as he regarded

embarrassment, her gaze

can push me around so easily? Molly

voice cut through the tension.

her plate high with seafood from the nearby

polite smile as she tried to maintain composure. This was, after all, an event hosted by the Innovate Group, and encountering Hayley was

her calm facade faltered. Chloe, adorned in a form–fitting