SCOTT'S MANSION

A few days had gone by of quiet days and Laura had observed a slight change. Scott hadn't left the house in days. He had either been in his office or room or the library. Never out for any meetings.

She also noticed that apart from dinner, he hadn't requested her presence. She had wondered why but hadn't gotten any clues. Had something gone wrong with the deal? Or was someone after him?

Molly had left home too after a while and Laura had been relieved for that. At least ...