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.

gentlemanly appearance, Scott was very cunning, something she

is Dominick now? Molly got straight

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

I mean, when will Dominick be back? Is his illness really that

her, his tone colder. “Ms. Snuggleton, knowing Dominick isn’t an ordinary person, you should

Molly looked down,

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

get lost, use your navigation system.

heavy door, and suddenly felt angry. She felt these upper–class people always

her babies,”

in frustration.

the door, Scott froze at

with weariness. He had just returned from Serenburg and had only

almost unbelievable, but the cruel reality of

was undeniable.

month, and no one from the Wellington family has checked in. Where is Dominick! If you can contact

reddened with urgency as she faced

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can’t come back

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

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

heartless?”

felt increasingly irritated. He coldly dismissed her. “Ms. Snuggleton, you have no right to interfere in these matters.

act so superior. I may come from a lower background than you, but 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 me into thinking he can’t come back. He just doesn’t

not expecting such words

deeply disappointed. She resolved not to seek them out again or ask about Dominick. Time would

leave without

she stormed off, feeling like he should

kid ran out of the house and grabbed

looked down expressionlessly

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

“Nanny!

to be your

expression growing more furious,

are abroad as guest professors. No one is here to cook for us. We

He added. “She’s p

doesn’t have a

that” Molly looked down and said through gritted teeth, glaring at Andy. She realized