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.

Scott was

is Dominick now? Molly got straight

Scott replied plainly and didn’t

will Dominick be

person, you should also know that talking about his illness carelessly can significantly

chastised, Molly looked

would significantly impact the Innovate Group. Such

you’ll be on the highway. If you get lost, use your navigation system. Goodbye, Scott said coldly, not

the heavy door, and suddenly

lost her babies,”

in frustration.

the door,

respond immediately, his brow furrowing with weariness. He had just returned from Serenburg and had only just learned about this.

was heavy. It was almost unbelievable, but the cruel reality of the situation was

was undeniable.

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

reddened with urgency

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can’t come

wearily and said calmly, “I can’t

could at least make a phone call, send a text, or video chat on WhatsApp…” Molly’s anger

heartless?”

dismissed her. “Ms. Snuggleton, you have no right to interfere in these

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 seemingly gentle

or ask about Dominick. Time would heal Stephanie, and eventually she would cut

without

she stormed off, feeling like he should say

of the house and grabbed

and looked down

toward the door, “Dad, this is the

thought, “Nanny! Who

to be

expression growing more furious, but Scott seemed

and Grandma are abroad as guest professors. No one is here to cook for

He added. “She’s p

doesn’t

through gritted teeth, glaring at Andy. She realized