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

a cruise ship

knows if he’s

Hank’s anxiety was palpable, his words

the latest and

paled as she

climbed

conducting a search?” he asked,

his seatbelt, his expression

search is underway, but with the stormy

you, hoping

felt a ringing in

for his insensitivity,

the car sped down the

clenched as silent tears ran down her cheeks

and fumbled with words, unsure of how

“Mrs.

Bennett, don’t worry.

Mr.

strong… he’ll

He always does.

nodded mechanically, her thoughts

stretched out before them, silent and eerie in

cruise ship loomed nearby, its imposing silhouette contrasting

got out of the car, she

of a visible rescue operation left

police were already involved?” she asked, her voice

a

“Mrs.

Bennett, Mr.

and he’s

prepared a surprise for you

was worried that you wouldn’t come if he asked you directly, so he

Alice was speechless.

cheeks were still stained with the remains of her

she hesitated whether to brush them away or

wiped them away

entrance

“This way, Mrs.

Bennett.

confusion and

the door, Hank stopped and gestured to

he repeated, almost

a mixture of

she stepped forward and pushed open

Gerry rushed onto the ship, reaching her just in

to Caden?” Gerry

manage to

stepped in,

tone was calm

“Mr.

need for either of us to

Let me accompany you.

expression as his mind

widened in

are you

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