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

doing business on a cruise ship

if he’s

Hank’s anxiety was palpable, his words laden with

the latest and free

she

climbed

conducting a search?” he

buckled his seatbelt,

stormy conditions, the chances of making it are

you, hoping you

ringing in

had berated Caden for his insensitivity, not anticipating

down the road, Gerry followed closely

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

and fumbled with words, unsure of how to comfort

“Mrs.

Bennett, don’t worry.

Mr.

is strong… he’ll pull

He always does.

mechanically, her

coastline stretched out before them, silent and eerie in its

loomed nearby, its imposing silhouette contrasting with

got out of the car, she looked around

rescue operation left

already

gave a sheepish

“Mrs.

Bennett, Mr.

today and he’s been trying

for you for the

asked you directly, so he made

Alice was speechless.

still stained with the remains of

moment, she hesitated whether to brush them

she wiped them away silently, her emotions

the entrance to the

“This way, Mrs.

Bennett.

a mixture of confusion and lingering frustration, Alice

they reached the door, Hank stopped and gestured

he repeated, almost

expression was a mixture of disbelief

a silent nod, she stepped forward and pushed

onto the ship, reaching her

to Caden?” Gerry

manage to save

quickly stepped in, blocking Gerry’s

was calm but

“Mr.

no need for either of us to be

Let me accompany you.

as his mind

widened

are you trying to

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