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..."

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

to Zion City," saying this, Don tossed his papers onto

quickly stood up, "I'm

that,

to go too, but they had to work and didn't dare

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

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

possibly endangered Sophia, not knowing Brandon's condition or Theresa's. He was going to get information, not on a leisure trip,

at the office for

he got into his car and drove

no one picked up. He kept calling, but

call Kent. Fortunately, the latter

Brandon doing?" Don asked

deeply before responding

on my way." He said, his voice blending with the sound of the wind, "Keep

responded, both devoid of their usual

disappeared into the distance until it was out

a touch of panic and fear. Her hands clasped together tightly

the garage and got into

of returning to the office or daring to go back to the Frost family mansion, she sped down the road. She got what

she gasped for air, regulating her breathing

else in mind, the only place she could think of was the hotel

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

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