Chapter 622: After Regina's visit, Alicia remained alone, pondering the unsettling information she'd received. The meeting was intended as a reconciliation, but a palpable tension hung in the air. What was she feeling guilty about? A wave of concern washed over her as she thought of Caden, currently traveling abroad. With him on a plane, she was unable to contact him.

Once Caden's plane landed, he immediately called Alicia to confirm his safety. Over the phone, he simply said, "Take care of yourself, and don't worry about me." Alicia, overwhelmed with worry, could only manage a silent response.

Meanwhile, the bodyguard who had hurried to meet him said, "Mr. Ward, the car is ready. Shall we go to the hospital?" Alicia overheard this, her eyes flickering.

After the call ended, Caden got into the car, his expression unreadable. He opened his laptop and accessed the confidential files of Blizzard Group. The files detailed shareholder relationships from the company's inception, including comprehensive profiles of each key person. Gareth Morales, one of Caden's most trusted co-founders and a key figure working overseas, was ranked third.

Earlier that day, Caden had learned that Gareth had been shot and was critically wounded. The bodyguard reported, "Gareth was shot at his residence. The bullet was extracted immediately, and the crime scene was sanitized. The FBI is involved, but they haven't found any significant leads yet."

Caden's face was stern as he asked, "How is he?" The bodyguard responded, "Not well. The bullet hit a major artery, and he's still in critical condition from massive blood loss. If we're fortunate, we might get to see him one last time."

The success of Blizzard Group was largely attributable to its founding partners—individuals indispensable to Caden and considered family. With Gareth in trouble, the next targets would likely be the other partners, followed by Caden himself.

Caden shut his laptop, a deep weariness settling over him as the sense of impending disaster loomed. It felt as if everything around him could shatter at any moment. The car sped down the road, the hum of the engine a counterpoint to the quiet tension.

Caden trusted his medical team; he had no doubt in their expertise. But that wasn't the issue troubling him. He needed to find out who was orchestrating this chaos.

The bodyguard's voice broke the silence. "Our team is in position, sir. We should have answers in three days."

Caden's jaw tightened. "Three days won't be enough. They've hired professional assassins. Finding them could take weeks. We can't waste time and resources chasing shadows."