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 this

on a cruise

one knows if

anxiety was palpable, his

the latest and free novels at

as she processed the

she climbed into

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

seatbelt, his expression

the stormy conditions, the chances

find you, hoping you could say

ringing in

had berated Caden for his insensitivity, not

the road, Gerry followed

the window, her hands clenched as silent tears

fumbled with

“Mrs.

Bennett, don’t worry.

Mr.

is strong… he’ll

He always does.

nodded mechanically, her thoughts

out before them, silent and

loomed nearby, its

of the

lack of a visible rescue operation left her confused

didn’t you say the police were already involved?” she asked, her voice tight

gave a

“Mrs.

Bennett, Mr.

and he’s been trying

surprise for

come if he asked you directly, so he made me tell that

Alice was speechless.

stained with the

a moment, she hesitated whether to brush them

away silently,

entrance

“This way, Mrs.

Bennett.

mixture of confusion and lingering

they reached the door, Hank stopped and

he repeated, almost

was a mixture of

nod, she stepped forward

her, Gerry rushed onto the ship, reaching her just in

Caden?”

manage to save

stepped in, blocking

was

“Mr.

either of us

Let me accompany you.

froze, panic gripping his expression as his mind jumped to

widened in

are you trying

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