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.

did

on a cruise ship

knows if

anxiety was palpable, his words laden with

the latest and free novels

she processed

climbed into

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

seatbelt,

search is underway, but with the stormy conditions,

came to find you, hoping

ringing in her

berated Caden for his insensitivity, not

car sped down the road, Gerry followed

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

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

them, silent and

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

of the car,

a visible rescue operation left her

already involved?” she asked, her

gave a sheepish

“Mrs.

Bennett, Mr.

earlier today and he’s been

prepared a surprise for you

you directly, so he

Alice was speechless.

were still stained with the remains of

to brush them away or let them

away silently, her

the entrance

“This way, Mrs.

Bennett.

a mixture of confusion and lingering frustration, Alice

Hank stopped and gestured to

he

expression was a mixture of disbelief

silent nod, she stepped forward and pushed open the

Gerry rushed onto the

Caden?”

you manage to save

stepped in, blocking Gerry’s

was

“Mr.

for either of us to be

Let me accompany you.

his expression as his mind

eyes widened in

are you

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