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

business on a cruise ship today

knows if he’s still

Hank’s anxiety was palpable, his

and

as she processed

climbed into the

the authorities? Are they conducting a search?”

his seatbelt,

search is underway, but with the stormy

you,

ringing

Caden for

sped down the road, Gerry followed closely

window, her hands clenched as silent tears ran down her cheeks

her distress and fumbled with words,

“Mrs.

Bennett, don’t worry.

Mr.

strong… he’ll

He always does.

nodded mechanically, her

them,

cruise ship loomed nearby, its imposing silhouette contrasting with the

got out of the

rescue operation left

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

gave a

“Mrs.

Bennett, Mr.

mistake earlier today and he’s been trying to make things

a surprise for

you wouldn’t come if he asked you directly, so he made me tell that little lie to

Alice was speechless.

still stained with

to brush

wiped them away

toward the entrance to the cruise

“This way, Mrs.

Bennett.

a mixture of confusion and lingering frustration,

Hank stopped and gestured to

way," he repeated,

mixture of disbelief

nod, she stepped forward and pushed

the ship, reaching

to Caden?” Gerry

you manage to save

in, blocking

was

“Mr.

no need for either of us to be here right

Let me accompany you.

panic gripping his expression as his mind

eyes widened in

are you

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