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.

did

business on a cruise ship today and accidentally fell

if he’s still

Hank’s anxiety was palpable,

and free novels at

as she processed the

climbed into the

conducting a search?”

seatbelt, his

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

came to find you, hoping you

felt a ringing

she had berated Caden for his insensitivity, not anticipating

the road,

as silent tears ran down

with words, unsure

“Mrs.

Bennett, don’t worry.

Mr.

strong…

He always does.

mechanically, her thoughts

before them, silent and eerie in

its

Alice got out of the car, she looked around

visible rescue operation left

the police were already involved?” she asked, her

gave a

“Mrs.

Bennett, Mr.

a mistake earlier today and he’s been

surprise for

if he asked you directly, so he made me

Alice was speechless.

cheeks were still stained with

she hesitated whether to

them away silently, her emotions

pointed toward the entrance to

“This way, Mrs.

Bennett.

mixture of confusion and lingering frustration, Alice

door, Hank stopped

he repeated,

was a mixture of

silent nod, she stepped forward and

her, Gerry rushed onto the ship,

to Caden?”

you manage to save

stepped in, blocking

tone was calm

“Mr.

no need for either of us

Let me accompany you.

panic gripping his expression as

widened

you trying to

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