Chapter 219

She couldn't help but ask the gatekeeper, "Has Benny returned?" He was supposed to be abroad for an exchange program at the moment. The gatekeeper shook his head. "Not yet, but Ashton has just returned." Scarlett froze for a moment. A wave of unpleasant memories surfaced, and her expression tightened. "Don't tell him I was here." The gatekeeper looked confused. Scarlett and Ashton had always been close. Could something have happened between them? Scarlett had no desire to run into him. After quickly picking out a few advanced neurology books, she left the manor without looking back. While tracing a particular sum of money, Benedict stumbled upon something interesting. He deliberately called Xavier and said, "Care to join me for a little raid?" Xavier remained silent. Just as he was about to hang up, Benedict added, "Mr. Stroud, why don't you ask your little girlfriend if she wants to come too?" He let out a low, malicious chuckle. "The compensation money had been traced, and