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.