chapter 4

William froze in place, his voice hoarse. "Impossible! I had an agreement with her. And it's almost her birthday! How could something suddenly happen?"

Ben looked troubled, whispering, "Mr. Astor, the Coast Guard said Madam boarded the ship alone, and they found... a suicide note at the scene. The search and rescue team has already—"

"Impossible!" William interrupted him, his voice rising involunt