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

was doing business on a cruise ship today

one knows if

palpable,

the latest and

as she processed the

hesitation, she climbed into

conducting a search?” he asked, his voice

his seatbelt,

the stormy conditions, the chances of

find you, hoping you

ringing in

Caden for his insensitivity,

the car sped down the

out the window, her hands clenched as silent tears ran down her cheeks before she

with words, unsure

“Mrs.

Bennett, don’t worry.

Mr.

strong… he’ll pull

He always does.

mechanically, her thoughts

out before them, silent and eerie in its

loomed nearby, its

got out of the car, she looked around

of a visible rescue operation left

already involved?”

gave a

“Mrs.

Bennett, Mr.

and

a surprise for you

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

Alice was speechless.

were still stained with the remains

she hesitated whether to brush them

away silently, her emotions in

pointed toward the entrance

“This way, Mrs.

Bennett.

and lingering frustration,

door, Hank

he repeated, almost

expression was a mixture

she stepped

onto the ship, reaching her just

Caden?” Gerry

manage

in, blocking Gerry’s

was calm but

“Mr.

no need for either of us

Let me accompany you.

froze, panic gripping his expression as his mind

widened

are you trying to

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