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 ...