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

if he’s

palpable, his words

the latest and free novels at

as she

hesitation, she climbed into the

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

buckled his seatbelt,

but with the stormy conditions, the chances of making it

find you,

ringing in her

Caden for his insensitivity, not anticipating such

car sped down the road, Gerry followed closely

hands clenched as silent tears ran

sensed her distress and fumbled with words, unsure of how

“Mrs.

Bennett, don’t worry.

Mr.

strong… he’ll

He always does.

nodded mechanically, her thoughts

out before them, silent

cruise ship loomed nearby, its imposing silhouette contrasting with the desolate

out of the car, she looked around the

lack of a visible rescue operation left her

already involved?” she asked, her voice tight with

gave a

“Mrs.

Bennett, Mr.

made a mistake earlier today and he’s been

for

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

Alice was speechless.

with

she hesitated whether to brush them

them away silently, her emotions

toward the entrance to the cruise

“This way, Mrs.

Bennett.

of confusion and lingering frustration, Alice

reached the door, Hank stopped and gestured to

way," he repeated, almost

mixture

nod, she stepped forward and pushed open

rushed onto the

happened to Caden?”

you manage to save

quickly stepped in,

tone was calm

“Mr.

need for either of us to be here

Let me accompany you.

froze, panic gripping his expression as his mind jumped to

eyes widened in

are you trying

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255