The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 537

Chapter 534

Don's expression tightened, "What happened?"

In that instant, his mind raced with thoughts of Sophia being hurt, but the next moment, Cindy's tearful words caught him completely off guard, "Last night, the construction team worked overtime. Sophia fell into the river trying to save someone, and she hasn't been found yet."

Don's mind went blank for a second.

The employees attending the meeting took the opportunity of him being on the phone to sneak a peek at their mobiles.

The news of a huge reward for any information leading to a rescue had already been blasted across all major platforms as the top headline, pinged straight to everyone's phones.

Ivan was also in the meeting room. He had casually glanced at his phone, but when he saw the name "Sophia", his actions froze, and he grabbed his phone to speed read the message. In a flash, he was on his feet, not even a "sorry" out before he bolted out the door.

Don quickly opened Twitter on his phone and his face went pale seeing the official statement from Starlight Group. Without a second thought for the meeting, he called out, "Meeting's adjourned," and hurried out.

The office was in an uproar.

Whether they were diligently working or slacking off, everyone was rattled by the news of Sophia's disappearance in the river, whispering and discussing the shocking news, hardly believing it.

They had worked together for long. Sophia was well-liked for her kindness and good temper, lacking any airs of superiority, and being gentle and beautiful. The sudden bad news of her misfortune had a few unable to hold back their tears,

which started flowing freely.

Sniffling filled the office.

Marian stared at the news from her phone with eyes wide open. When Don walked in, somebody couldn't help but stand up and call out to him, "Mr. Dempsey, the director, she..."

up and unable to continue. Don knew what she wanted to ask. His handsome face, usually relaxed, was

saying this, Don tossed his papers onto his desk

stood up, "I'm coming

that, Don

her bag and hurried after him. Others wanted to go too, but they had to work and didn't

Marian, a "royal", was muddling along there. The rest

garage, Marian, teary-eyed, insisted on going to Zion City

not knowing Brandon's condition or Theresa's. He was going to get

the

into his car and drove off. He then pulled out

but no one picked up. He kept calling, but still

to call Kent. Fortunately, the latter answered

Brandon doing?"

before responding softly,

He said, his voice blending with the sound of the wind,

Kent responded, both devoid of their

watched as Don's car disappeared into the

touch of panic and fear. Her hands clasped together tightly in front of her, like entwined vines

dare linger in the garage

got what she always wanted, and yet

gasped for air, regulating her breathing until

nowhere else in mind, the only place she could think of was the hotel where her father, Dennis, was

open the door. She didn't even think to ask

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