Chapter 162
you in the hotel Stephanie held the phone, ready to hang up when she asked anxiously. “Dominick, remember to come early!
Dominick was slightly startled by he
her nervous tone.
This was considered an agreement
Stephanie looked at her phone which had been hung up, with a somewhat depressed expression.
Were they kidding. They agreed to come together to Frostvale, but they ran away.
“Mrs. Wellington, this is the suite I have arranged for you. If you are unsatisfied, I will get you a new one.
The hotel manager who had been standing quietly saw that Stephanie had finished the call, so she came over to ask softly, “If you need anything. you can tell me directly. Mr. Hayes asked us to prepare some food for you. What do you like?!”
“Don’t bother. This one will do, and I’m not hungry now.”
Stephanie took her room card and walked straight in.
This was the best hotel in Frostvale, and Room 10008 on the top floor was the best room there. It was exquisite and impeccable. However, Stephanie did not have any requirements for the accommodation. She just felt that the room was 100 big and cold.
Vincent left her there, while Dominick was still in Havencrest. He said he would come later.
“Mrs. Wellington, please take a rest first. If you need anything, call our service hotline. We’re on duty all the time…
The female manager did not dare to neglect Stephanie, as Stephanie’s husband owned this hotel. After a polite reminder, the manager closed the door carefully
The suite was quiet with a faint scent of lavender, making one feel clean and cozy
Stephanie fell a lule tired from rushing to the flight, so she went to the big bed for a resi
She put the phone on the bedside table and checked the volume to make sure she wouldn’t miss the call from Dominick and the others.
to sleep deeply.
In late summer, especially in the afternoon, one tended to sl
When Stephanie woke up, the sun through the floor–to–ceiling window had already set, and the night fell,
The pace of life in Frostvale was slower than in Havencrest. Due to its good environment, it was once rated as one of the top ten most livable cities.
But Stephanie didn’t like Frostvale
When she was young, she was very brave and had secretly come to this city many times, but she never had a good impression.
The first time she came, she lay down beside the bushes and saw Teresa Wilde lock Oscar in the trunk.
The second time Stephanie came, she couldn’t find Oscar for a long time, When she was about to go home in frustration, she noticed that Teresa had locked Oscar in a dirty utility room, He had been starving all day and didn’t even have the strength to speak. He also had a high fever.
The third time, Teresa fuit Oscar with a thick stick, but Oscar stood there lifeless. She beat him hard again and again, but he didn’t even cry out in pain. Only his little body was shaking.
Stephanie couldn’t stand it anymore. So she rushed over, grabbed Oscar, and ran as fast as she could before hiding in a small corner.
“I’ve never seen anyone as stupid as you. Even after getting beaten up, you still stood straight like a pillar… Stupid! You should run away when you are beaten up”
Stephanie was angry that day and despised Oscar, a good looking boy at that time
Therefore, Oscar had a nickname, Lade Pillar
The cell phone suddenly vibrated Stephame was startled and immediately looked down to check.
Molly had the intention but not the courage to do anything, so she no longer dared to cover Stephanie’s suite
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