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 today and accidentally fell

knows if he’s still

anxiety was palpable, his words

latest and

as she

she climbed into the

they conducting a search?”

seatbelt, his

with the stormy conditions, the chances of making it are

find you, hoping you could say

a ringing

had berated Caden for his insensitivity, not anticipating such devastating

down the road, Gerry followed

stared out the window, her hands clenched as silent tears ran

fumbled with words, unsure

“Mrs.

Bennett, don’t worry.

Mr.

strong… he’ll pull

He always does.

nodded mechanically,

coastline stretched out before them, silent and eerie

its imposing silhouette contrasting with the

got out of the car, she looked around

lack of a visible rescue operation left her

you say the police were already involved?” she asked, her

gave a

“Mrs.

Bennett, Mr.

mistake earlier today and he’s been

prepared a surprise for

directly, so he made me tell that little lie to

Alice was speechless.

were still stained with

a moment, she hesitated whether to brush them away or let them

away silently, her emotions

entrance to the cruise

“This way, Mrs.

Bennett.

mixture of confusion and lingering frustration, Alice followed

reached the door, Hank stopped and

he

was a mixture

stepped forward and pushed

Gerry rushed onto the ship, reaching her

Caden?” Gerry cried,

you manage to save

in, blocking Gerry’s

was

“Mr.

need for either of

Let me accompany you.

froze, panic gripping his expression as

eyes widened in

you

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