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

business on a cruise ship today and accidentally fell

knows if he’s

anxiety was palpable, his words laden with

latest and free novels

she processed the

climbed

you notified the authorities? Are they conducting a search?” he asked, his voice

buckled his seatbelt, his

stormy conditions, the chances of making it are

came to find you, hoping you

a ringing in her

day she had berated Caden for his

the car sped down the road, Gerry followed closely

silent tears ran down

her distress and fumbled with words,

“Mrs.

Bennett, don’t worry.

Mr.

is strong… he’ll pull

He always does.

mechanically,

out before them, silent and

ship loomed nearby, its imposing silhouette contrasting with the

of the

visible rescue

police were already involved?”

a

“Mrs.

Bennett, Mr.

a mistake earlier today and he’s been

prepared a surprise for you

he asked you directly, so he made

Alice was speechless.

with the remains of

whether to

them away silently,

pointed toward the entrance to the cruise

“This way, Mrs.

Bennett.

a mixture of confusion and

reached the door, Hank stopped and

he repeated,

expression was a mixture

nod, she stepped forward and pushed

her, Gerry rushed onto the ship, reaching her just

happened to Caden?”

manage to save

stepped in, blocking Gerry’s

was calm

“Mr.

there’s no need for either of us

Let me accompany you.

gripping his expression as his mind jumped

widened

are you

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