Chapter104:

Kent called out as he entered the hallway, spotting Cruella ascending the stairs. "Cruella." She turned, her expression puzzled. "Kent?" Kent hastened to meet her, his footsteps echoing off the walls. "We both know we don't see eye-to-eye, so I'll get straight to the point." Cruella folded her arms across her chest, her eyes narrowing slightly as she waited for him to continue. "Have you heard from Scott?" Kent asked, his tone urgent. "I know you two are close, so you must know something about him – maybe where he is?" A hint of sarcasm crept into Cruella's voice. "Having trouble in your relationship?" Kent's patience wore thin. "Just answer the question, Cruella." Cruella rolled her eyes. "No, I haven't heard from Scott, and I don't know where he is. I've been trying to reach him, but he's not responding. What's going on? Where is he?" Kent's shoulders slumped, his hopes of finding Scott's whereabouts dashed. "I don't know where he is. He left without a word, and I've been trying to r