Cross Roads

Chapter 181 "Mr. Wellington, your friend has been a vegetable in the hospital for six years because of you, and you took the opportunity to steal the woman he loved... You deserve to die!" Stephanie's face turned pale. She didn't understand Mason's words. But the words, "Dominick...deserves to die," made her anxious. It sounded like a curse.

For a moment, everyone in Pearson Villa's hall looked grim. Dominick remained silent, narrowing his eyes and glaring at Mason.

Perhaps feeling a bit intimidated, Mason said his harsh words and stormed off.

"Stop right there!" Vincent shouted coldly, unwilling to let him go so easily. Mason even had the nerve to insult Dominick.

The Pearson family's bodyguards on both sides looked nervously at Teresa, unsure if they should stop Mason. Teresa and the other Pearson family members were anxious, their lips tightly pressed, and they didn't dare speak. Without clear instructions, the bodyguards didn't dare act.

Although this was Pearson Villa, no one wanted to offend Dominick. It was best not to get involved in anything related to the Wellington family. Vincent's face darkened as he watched Mason disappear into the crowd, cursing under his breath, "He gets a bit lucky these past months and thinks he can act so arrogantly." Mason must have lost his mind or had someone backing him.

The atmosphere suddenly bectense and uncomfortable.

The remaining people felt awkward, and the bodyguards straightened up on both sides. Teresa could no longer maintain her fake smile. Although the violin music from the party outside was soothing, she felt it inappropriate to leave now, it was inappropriate. It was a difficult situation.

She thought, "That damn Mason! He offended Dominick and tried to drag the Pearson family into it!' "Mason's actions have nothing to do with our family. He's just been lucky recently with his investments. He might be involved in sshady dealings," Wendy said, smiling wryly and trying to belittle Mason to ease the tension. "Don't be too angry. People like him will get what they deserve eventually." Retribution now carried a different weight.

"Dominick...you deserve to die." Mason had just said Dominick should face retribution.

Teresa thought her daughter had said too many inappropriate words upon themselves.

and I glared at her fiercely, signaling her to shut up to avoid bringing trouble Dominick had been silent all this time, and now the atmosphere grew even more tense and oppressive.

Stephanie felt the grip on her waist tightened, making her uncomfortable. Dominick, usually so stoic, was rarely openly scolded. Apart from George, who else dared to reprimand him like that? But she knew Dominick wasn't the type to get angry over being scolded. He thought it wasn't worth his attention and didn't care about others' opinions.

However, the tight grip on her suggested he might have been affected this time.

"Hey, Vincent, why are you here? Didn't you say you were going with Scott to find the kid?" Stephanie's voice broke the heavy atmosphere. Her tone was casual, as if she completely ignored what had Scott find his son?" Vincent, caught off guard by her sudden question, took a mAndy. He was playing at the thpark. Scott is with him now." happened, changing the topic. "Did to He glanced around at everyone before replying, "Yes, they found you say you were going to bring that little boy over so I could bond with Stephanie raised her eyebrows and tugged naturally on his arm. "Did him?" Vincent didn't respond this tbecause Stephanie was addressing Teresa and Wendy had strained expressions and couldn't help but glance over at them, though dare starc.

“I don't like the food here. Ask Scott to bring the kid and join us for a meal," Stephanie sai "Andy was taken home, You'll see him next time." After a long silence, he finally spoke in a deep voice. He had indeed suggested that she should interact with children more to foster Stephanie's maternal instincts.

Chapter 181 "Dominick, can I leave now? I don't like it here. I want to go out and have dinner with Molly. If you two are busy, just have someone sendover." Stephanie seized the chance to negotiate.

Still preoccupied with Mason's matter, Dominick looked down and glared at her.

"Which bodyguard could keep an eye on you?" His voice was low and a bit frustrated.

He thought, 'Letting her go? No way!' With a stern face, Stephanie wondered why his anger was directed at her.

There was no need for her to ease the tension anymore. Dominick grabbed her and walked out briskly.

Vincent followed, watching Stephanie's defeated look, and couldn't help but smile slyly.

However, he admitted Stephanie had her uses. When faced with tricky situations, both he and Scott often thought of using her as a buffer.

Teresa sighed with relief, seeing Dominick and the others leave.

They were just hard to please. She felt every word and action had to be carefully thought out around them. Thinking this, Teresa felt even more resentment towards Mason.

"Mom, what's going on with Mason lately? He looks so smug. It's getting out of hand. How dare he curse Dominick..." Though Wendy was arrogant, she knew how to gauge situations. Her eyes followed the direction where Dominick and his group had left.

She bit her lip. Her voice was annoyed. "How did Oscar's foolish girlfriend end up marrying Dominick? That shameless girl must have schemed to get into Dominick's bed." Seeing Dominick treat her so well made Wendy both angry and jealous.

Teresa also couldn't understand. To them, Stephanie was just a girl who used to hang around Pearson Villa. They never bothered to investigate her background, only knowing she was Oscar's friend. They were surprised that someone as reclusive as Oscar even had a friend. They often mocked Oscar for being so reclusive that he couldn't find a socialite wife and thought Stephanie suited him. And now, Stephanie had becDominick's woman.

"Be smart. Don't mess with Stephanie." Teresa's voice turned e cold as she gave a warning. She then touched up her makeup and walked towards the banquet hall, regaining her usual composed and dignified demeanor.

Teresa had been in the business world for decades with a weak-willed husband could be v.e said that she single-handedly built up the Pearson Group. Her keen insight told her that things were not that simple. Those shortsighted women thought Stephanie had schemed her way into Dominick's bed and got pregnant to marry him.

But in reality, any ordinary woman would have been torn apart before even getting close to Dominick.

Getting pregnant accidentally to marry Dominick was a joke. Dominick never took such minor threats seriously. Anyone who dared to provoke him faced severe consequences.

But unless Dominick wanted it.

Teresa thought about this. Her expression turned serious. Mason's strange cursing echoed in her ears, making her anxious.

"Dominick went to great lengths to marry Oscar's girlfriend. What are these young people up to..." Over the years, Dominick had given special support to the Pearson family, treating them politely, all because of Oscar.

But now...

Looking at the bustling birthday banquet, Teresa suddenly felt a bad premonition. Someone was secretly fighting, and whoever lost, if it involved the Pearson family, it could spell trouble.

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