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

a cruise ship today

if

was palpable, his

the latest and

as she

she climbed

a search?” he asked, his voice shaking

his seatbelt, his

underway, but with the stormy conditions, the chances of making it are

you, hoping you could say

felt a ringing in her

had berated Caden for his insensitivity, not anticipating

car sped down the road, Gerry

her hands clenched as silent tears

with

“Mrs.

Bennett, don’t worry.

Mr.

strong… he’ll

He always does.

mechanically, her thoughts

them, silent and eerie in its

huge 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 confused

police were already involved?” she

gave a

“Mrs.

Bennett, Mr.

earlier today and he’s been trying to

for you

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

Alice was speechless.

with the remains of

whether to brush them away or let them

she wiped them away silently,

toward the entrance

“This way, Mrs.

Bennett.

and

the door, Hank stopped and gestured to

way," he

expression was a mixture of disbelief and

silent nod, she stepped forward and pushed

onto the ship,

to Caden?”

you manage

quickly stepped in, blocking

tone was

“Mr.

of us

Let me accompany you.

expression as his mind

widened in

are you trying

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