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

on a cruise ship today and

knows if he’s

anxiety was palpable, his

the latest and free

as she processed

she climbed

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

buckled his seatbelt, his

the stormy conditions,

you,

a ringing in

for his insensitivity, not anticipating such devastating

the

hands clenched as silent tears ran down her cheeks before she realized

and fumbled with

“Mrs.

Bennett, don’t worry.

Mr.

is strong… he’ll

He always does.

mechanically, her thoughts

out before them, silent and eerie in its

nearby, its imposing silhouette contrasting with the desolate

of the car, she looked

visible rescue operation left her confused

say the police were already involved?” she asked,

a

“Mrs.

Bennett, Mr.

today and he’s been

surprise for you for the

he asked you directly, so he made me tell that little lie to get

Alice was speechless.

with the remains of her

to brush them

them away

the entrance to the

“This way, Mrs.

Bennett.

a mixture of confusion and lingering

Hank stopped and

he repeated, almost

a mixture of disbelief and

she stepped forward and pushed open

the

to Caden?” Gerry cried,

you manage to

stepped in, blocking Gerry’s

was calm

“Mr.

either of us

Let me accompany you.

panic gripping his expression as his mind jumped to

widened in

are you

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