The Indifferent Ex-Husband: Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate novel Chapter 534

Don's expression tightened, "What happened?"

In that instant, his mind raced with thoughts of Sophia being hurt, but the next moment, Cindy's tearful words caught him completely off guard, "Last night, the construction team worked overtime. Sophia fell into the river trying to save someone, and she hasn't been found yet."

Don's mind went blank for a second.

The employees attending the meeting took the opportunity of him being on the phone to sneak a peek at their mobiles.

The news of a huge reward for any information leading to a rescue had already been blasted across all major platforms as the top headline, pinged straight to everyone's phones.

Ivan was also in the meeting room. He had casually glanced at his phone, but when he saw the name "Sophia", his actions froze, and he grabbed his phone to speed read the message. In a flash, he was on his feet, not even a "sorry" out before he bolted out the door.

Don quickly opened Twitter on his phone and his face went pale seeing the official statement from Starlight Group. Without a second thought for the meeting, he called out, "Meeting's adjourned," and hurried out.

The office was in an uproar.

Whether they were diligently working or slacking off, everyone was rattled by the news of Sophia's disappearance in the river, whispering and discussing the shocking news, hardly believing it.

They had worked together for long. Sophia was well-liked for her kindness and good temper, lacking any airs of superiority, and being gentle and beautiful. The sudden bad news of her misfortune had a few unable to hold back their tears, which started flowing freely.

Sniffling filled the office.

Marian stared at the news from her phone with eyes wide open. When Don walked in, somebody couldn't help but stand up and call out to him, "Mr. Dempsey, the director, she..."

They couldn't finish their sentence, choked up and unable to continue. Don knew what she wanted to ask. His handsome face, usually relaxed, was now tense.

"I'm heading to Zion City," saying this, Don tossed his papers onto his desk and walked out.

Marian quickly stood up, "I'm coming too."

"No need," with that, Don had left.

Marian grabbed her bag and hurried after him. Others wanted to go too, but they had to work and didn't dare to leave.

In the office, only Marian, a “royal”, was muddling along there. The rest were just ordinary workers, and didn’t have the guts and audacity like her.

Following Don to the underground garage, Marian, teary-eyed, insisted on going to Zion City with him.

But Don's mind was preoccupied with the possibly endangered Sophia, not knowing Brandon's condition or Theresa's. He was going to get information, not on a leisure trip, so he flatly refused Marian.

"Just wait at the office for updates."

After saying that, he got into his car and drove off. He then pulled out his phone and called Brandon.

The phone rang, but no one picked up. He kept calling, but still no answer.

In the end, he had to call Kent. Fortunately, the latter answered quickly.

"How's Brandon doing?" Don asked urgently.

Marian couldn't avoid him and had to look up, hesitantly calling out, "Dad."

Dennis gave her a cold glance before saying into the phone, "I'll call you back."

Then he hung up and turned to Marian, "Heard everything?"

"What did I hear?" Marian tried to play the fool. But Dennis wouldn't let her off this time, "Don't play dumb with me. With the news causing such a stir today, you know exactly what I'm talking about, don't you?"

Marian shook her head in a fluster, looking like she couldn't accept what was happening.

Dennis mistook her reaction as being unable to accept that her admired father had changed so much. He watched her for a long while, eventually softening.

"Marian, there are some things that even dad can't control," he said, his tone more gentle.

"I don't wanna hear it," Marian still freaked out, backing off like she'd thrown a million tantrums before, and tried to make a break for it. But she wasn't as quick on her feet as Dennis, who snagged her arm, forcing her to freeze in her tracks.

"Marian, you're the only one who can save Dad now. You've gotta pull through for me."

Dennis was dead serious as he laid it on her, "Our plan has hit the fan, and Brandon's gonna sniff me out for sure. You gotta have Dad's back."

Marian had no choice but to look at him.

"How do you expect me to help you?" She asked.