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.

appearance, Scott was very cunning, something she

now? Molly got

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

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

interrupted her, his tone colder. “Ms. Snuggleton, knowing Dominick isn’t an ordinary person, you should also know that talking about

chastised, Molly looked

would significantly

highway. If you get lost, use your navigation system. Goodbye,

close the heavy door, and suddenly felt angry. She felt

her babies,”

in frustration.

of the door, Scott froze

returned from Serenburg and had only just learned about this. Stepluanic had log

almost unbelievable, but the cruel reality

was undeniable.

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!

with urgency as

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can’t come back for

said calmly, “I

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,

heartless?”

dismissed her. “Ms. Snuggleton, you have

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.

was stunned, not expecting such words from this seemingly gentle

was stern. She felt deeply disappointed. She resolved not to seek them out again or ask about Dominick. Time would heal Stephanie, and eventually she would cut

turned to leave without looking back

stormed off, feeling like he should say something. He

the house

looked down expressionlessly

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

“Nanny! Who

be

furious, but Scott seemed to seriously consider his son’s

persuade, “Grandpa and Grandma are abroad as guest professors.

He added. “She’s p

and doesn’t have

through gritted teeth, glaring at Andy. She realized none of them were