Chapter 245:

Alicia's celebration party lasted until nine o'clock at night.

Thanks to meticulous planning and the presence of several seasoned drinkers, the atmosphere remained vibrant and the event ended on a high note.

Alicia took the time to personally see off each friend and client as they made their way to their car.

Finally, Gerry stopped.

“Alice, let me take you home,” he offered.

Home? Where? To the hotel?

Alicia hesitated, her thoughts drifting to Caden.

A wave of emptiness washed over her, leaving her uneasy.

She felt the need to clear her mind, to walk and gather her thoughts.

"You may go ahead, Mr.

Hopkins.

I have some work to finish at the office," he replied.

Gerry frowned, concern evident.

“Are you sure you’ll be safe alone?”

Before Alice could respond, a pair of headlights pierced the darkness and hit her directly in the eyes.

She raised a hand to shield herself and squinted as she watched the approaching car.

Recognition washed over her as she saw the familiar license plate.

Why was Caden showing up at this hour?

The car sped forward, tires screeching as it came to an abrupt stop, narrowly avoiding colliding with the rear of Gerry's vehicle.

Irritated and nervous, Gerry shouted: "Are you blind at the wheel?"

The engine stopped and the door opened.

Hank got out of the car.

Recognizing him, Gerry's tone softened.

"Oh, is that you?"

Hank exchanged a quick greeting with Gerry before turning to Alicia, urgency etched on his face.

"Mrs.

Bennett, we have a serious situation.

You need to come with me," he said in a tense voice.

Alice's heart sank.

"What does he mean? What does he mean?"

"Mr.

Ward has fallen into the sea.

"

Her pulse quickened.

How did this

doing business on a cruise ship

knows if he’s

anxiety was palpable, his words laden with

the latest and free novels

she

climbed

conducting a search?” he asked, his voice

buckled his seatbelt, his

underway, but with the stormy conditions, the chances of making it are

to find you,

felt a ringing

she had berated Caden for his insensitivity, not

down the road, Gerry

out the window, her hands clenched as silent tears ran

her distress and fumbled with words, unsure of how to

“Mrs.

Bennett, don’t worry.

Mr.

strong…

He always does.

mechanically, her thoughts

stretched out before them, silent and

ship loomed nearby, its imposing silhouette

Alice got out of the car, she

lack of a visible rescue operation left her confused and

already involved?” she asked, her

a

“Mrs.

Bennett, Mr.

a mistake earlier today and he’s

surprise for you

asked you directly, so he made me tell that little lie to get you

Alice was speechless.

cheeks were still stained with

to brush

away silently, her emotions

the entrance to the cruise

“This way, Mrs.

Bennett.

confusion and lingering frustration, Alice

Hank stopped and gestured to

way," he repeated, almost

a mixture of

a silent nod, she stepped forward

onto the ship,

to Caden?”

you manage

stepped in,

tone was calm but

“Mr.

need for either of

Let me accompany you.

as his mind jumped

eyes widened in

are you

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