Crossroads

Chapter 244

hung up the phone.

“Hurry up. My dad will be out soon, and you won’t be able to see him… Andy shouted loudly and then hung up

Molly was frustrated. His words had an inexplicable hint of ambiguity.

Thus, Molly was hurriedly coaxed by five–year–old Andy to Roberts Villa. The Roberts family, known for their scholarly background, had a more inviting estate compared to the Wellington family. It was located in the western suburbs of Havencrest. The area was serene and elegant. Their villa was classically designed. She stood hesitantly in front of the vintage gate and knocked.

It was said that Scott’s grandfather had been a tenured professor at Princeton. During a time of national turmoil, he abandoned lucrative offeri abroad to return home and contribute significantly to the then–underdeveloped scientific research. Scott’s parents were also professors at a renowned university in the country.

n to vivid.

Standing of

outside the traditional Roberts Villa, Molly imagined a stern maid would answer the door, but reality proved her imagination too

She stood there knocking furiously, but no one answered,

Finally, she noticed a communication button above and to the right of the door. Feeling helpless, she pressed the doorbell. It turned out that this vintage villa kept up with the times and used electronic technology

She finally heard approaching footsteps, and then the heavy door creaked open. She was startled to see the man before her.

Molly’s mind went blank. She forgot to greet him, just staring at him dumbfounded.

“Are you lost?” Scott asked, finding her presence barling

Scott had met Molly before. He knew she was a good friend of Stephanic’s and had participated in projects with the Innovate Group, which he had been involved with. Once, during a meeting, when he had a stomach ache, she had even secretly bought him stomach medicine and placed it on

desk.

his

Despite this, they weren’t close.

“Ms. Snuggleton, what brings you to my humble place?” Scott:

ott asked directly, his tone a bit distant

Molly felt awkward and silently complained, ‘If your place is humble, then mine must be a pigsty. She just didn’t expect Scott to personally–open the door for her.

was very cunning, something

Molly

in Serenburg. Scott replied plainly and didn’t try to

I mean, when will Dominick be

her, his tone colder. “Ms. Snuggleton, knowing Dominick isn’t an ordinary person, you should also know that talking about his illness carelessly can significantly affect the

Molly looked down,

Dominick were indeed seriously ill, it would significantly impact the Innovate Group. Such things couldn’t

the highway. If you get lost, use your navigation

door, and suddenly

lost her babies,” she

in frustration.

the other side of the door, Scott froze

respond immediately, his brow furrowing with weariness. He had just returned from

was almost unbelievable, but the

was undeniable.

like you don’t know. It’s been almost half a month, and no one from the Wellington family has checked in. Where is Dominick! If you can contact him, please

reddened with urgency

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can’t come back

the bridge of his nose wearily and said calmly, “I can’t help with

will he be back? Do we really have to wait three months? What if he never comes back? Even if Dominick is busy, he could at least make a phone call, send a text, or video chat on WhatsApp…” Molly’s anger grew, and she shouted, “They’re his wife and children! How can he be

heartless?”

Scott felt increasingly irritated. He coldly dismissed her. “Ms. Snuggleton, you have no

I’m not stupid. Molly was furious at his heartless words, tears brunnung in her eyes as she glared at him. “I don’t believe Dominick is critically ill. A man like him, who stands at the pinnacle overseeing the filth and ugliness of power, knows how to strategize better than anyone. He wouldn’t be unprepared. You can’t fool

expecting such words from this

She felt deeply disappointed. She resolved not to seek them out again or ask

leave without

off, feeling like he should

house and grabbed Molly’s

and looked

and then shouted toward the door, “Dad, this is the nanny I found. She can

“Nanny!

to be

looked at Scott, her expression growing more furious, but Scott

professors. No one is here to cook for us. We might as well hire her

He added. “She’s p

and doesn’t

really thank you for that” Molly looked down and said through gritted teeth, glaring at Andy.