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 very cunning, something she knew

is Dominick now? Molly

Scott replied plainly and didn’t try to hide it

Serenburg. I mean, when will

should also know that talking about his

looked down,

ill, it would significantly impact the Innovate

left, and you’ll be on the highway. If you get lost, use your navigation system. Goodbye, Scott said coldly, not wanting to engage further, and closed the

him close the heavy door, and suddenly felt

lost her babies,”

in frustration.

other side of the door, Scott froze at

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

was heavy. It was almost unbelievable, but

was undeniable.

Molly grew more agitated. “Stephanie has been through so much, and you all act 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,

reddened with urgency as she

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come back for

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

heartless?”

her accusations, Scott felt increasingly irritated. He coldly dismissed her. “Ms.

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

such

not to seek them out again or ask about Dominick. Time would heal Stephanie, and eventually

without looking back at

anger as she stormed off, feeling

a kid ran out of the house and grabbed Molly’s pants,

and looked down expressionlessly

her, and then shouted toward the door, “Dad, this

thought, “Nanny! Who

be

growing more furious, but Scott seemed to seriously consider

to persuade, “Grandpa and Grandma are abroad as guest professors. No one is

He added. “She’s p

doesn’t have

really thank you for that” Molly looked down and said through