Divorced Heiress
Chapter 81

My hands were trembling uncontrollably, tears escaping from my eyes one after another, while my mind was somewhere else. I was so worried that I wanted the plane to land once and for all. Alexander was by my side, holding my hand, but I couldn't even feel his warmth. It was impossible for me to feel anything but desperation. When Vincent said that, I was perplexed and my breathing became irregular. The anguish of knowing that something had happened to my parents made it hard for me to breathe normally. Vincent didn't give me any details, as it was impossible for him to get a response from me in that state of shock. However, Alexander realized this and took my phone to talk to Vincent. I suppose he got more information, but he didn't say anything else except words of encouragement, assuring me that my parents would be fine. We didn't wait any longer and took the first flight to Paris.

-Do you want some water? It will help with your nerves.- Alexander said next to me, bringing me out of my thoughts. I shook my head without taking my eyes off the plane window, hoping to see the landing signal as soon as possible or I would go crazy. -I want to see my parents, see that they are okay and that it has only been a big scare.- I said with a choked voice and a lump in my throat that worried Alexander.

-Are you going to tell me what Vincent told you? What happened? How are my parents?- I asked, trying my best to stay calm and think positively, but it was difficult to do so when Alexander had been avoiding the topic since the moment I came out of my state of shock and bombarded him with questions that he evaded.

-Sarah, everything will be fine, you need to calm down. I will get some water for you. He said.

Once again, he avoided giving me an answer about my parents, which only made me angrier. We were supposed to start over with no lies and no hiding anything. I let go of his grip without any care, and his worried eyes met mine with surprise.

-Is this how you plan to show me that you're not what I've believed all these years? Is this how we start over? How foolish I was to believe in you.- I spat angrily, cheeks soaked with rebellious tears that kept flowing uncontrollably. I looked back out the window, praying in my heart that everything would be okay.

Alexander sighed resignedly and took my hand in his, tracing circles on my skin with his thumb. -Sara, it's hard for me to do this after what we've talked about. I'm doing it for your own good, because you're very nervous and I don't want to make the situation worse. Besides, this isn't the right place.- He said.

I looked at him sternly and then knew that he didn't want to talk because he didn't have good news. Anyway, if he didn't tell me, someone else would when we arrived in Paris. The result would be the same.

-The plane your parents were on yesterday had technical malfunctions and crashed into the sea. The rescue team is searching for Leonardo and Joelle, but the chances of them surviving are almost nonexistent. I'm so sorry.- He said.

More tears welled up in my eyes upon hearing what Alexander had just said, and I felt a heart-wrenching pain in my chest, as if thousands of blades were piercing me and making me bleed until the last drop. The crying that escaped my throat was inevitable, and I understood why Alexander didn't want to tell me in this place.

His arms surrounded me immediately, and I buried my face in his chest, letting out the unpleasant pain through my tears.

-How is it possible that something like this happened?- I asked myself.

This meant that it was possible that my parents were dead. Would I never see them again?

No, that couldn't be possible. They couldn't die. They were alive somewhere in the sea, waiting for the rescue team to find them.

Was it the same plane I had booked for myself? I should have been there, not them.

I couldn't help but feel guilty. My parents took my place at the last moment while I was carelessly making amends with Alexander at his house, ignoring what was happening around us.

I didn't even say goodbye to them before leaving because my flight was earlier than the private plane, and I didn't want them to know that I was traveling to New York until they noticed my absence or didn't notice it. Now I was regretting hiding that from them. Just thinking that the last time I saw them was at the birthday party they prepared with so much love and enthusiasm for me.

No, my parents would come back.

I couldn't stop crying, at this moment I found meaning in their words.

-Daughter, I'm not justifying it at all, but I understand what he felt when the person he loved the most was in danger, in that situation you don't think with a clear head, you would do anything to keep your loved ones safe, you find the first solution, even if it's the worst decision of your life and you decide to risk everything to keep yourselves safe.-

I wish I had a solution to prevent this tragedy, I wouldn't mind risking anything to keep them safe, at this moment I couldn't even think properly, the only thing on my mind was to search for them on my own, high and low, anxiety was taking over me, especially when I remembered my mother's beautiful speech, the one who has always been there for me.

-Sarah is the light of my life, she is my dream come true. From the moment I held her in my arms, I knew she would be a strong, capable woman, and she has proven it with her efforts to be a good daughter, a good mother, and a great businesswoman, although very stubborn and proud, that cannot be denied. It's her essence and I couldn't be prouder to be her mother, her friend, and her unconditional support. I'm grateful to have you back and shout to the world, Sarah Doinel is my daughter. Cheers!-

The more I remembered, the more I cried. I refused to lose them, they would come back and this would be just a bad memory, a simple scare that we were going to overcome.

Upon landing in Paris, the car was waiting for our arrival and I ordered the driver to drive as fast as possible to Villa Doinel where Vincent told Alexander he would be waiting for us.

Throughout the way, Alexander had his arm around me as a show of support and I appreciated that he was accompanying me in this difficult moment, as soon as the car parked at the entrance, I ran to the living room where Vincent paced back and forth with the phone to his ear, my aunts, cousins, and even the Dubois and Julian were all seated talking to each other, my aunt was the most affected, crying inconsolably on her husband's shoulder, while Bastian and Hugo gave her positive words.

Abby, noticing my presence, jumped up from the couch she shared with her family, each of them with a fake expression of concern, and approached me with red and watery eyes to give me a hug. She was the only one truly worried about the situation. -They will come back safe and sound, Sari, you'll see it will be like that.-

I held back the urge to burst into tears again and nodded my head, hoping with all my heart that it would be true.

I separated from my friend when Vincent ended the call and immediately approached him, ignoring the others who tried to approach me to give me strength, including the Dubois, who didn't know how to pretend, their eyes looked tired, as if they hadn't slept for many hours. -What happened? Did they show up? Where is Tristan?- I asked without losing hope.

He shook his head, looked behind me and spoke in a harsh and hoarse voice. My heart sank even more upon knowing that there was no good news after eight hours of being notified.

-Maga is taking care of Tristan, I didn't want to tell the little one, I don't have the heart to do it. Sarah, Alexander, come with me to the office.- Vincent said, and I knew who he was looking at behind me, Alexander entered seconds after me.

I followed Vincent along with Alexander, who placed his hand on my waist and held me close to his body as if he was afraid that I would collapse at any moment, but I stayed strong to wait for the news that they found my parents alive.

Upon entering my father's office, Vincent locked the door and let me sit in my father's chair, I tightly closed my eyes, inhaling the scent of my father that remained in the office, imagining that he was present with us, but when I opened my eyes, I felt a strong slap bringing me back to reality.

I looked at Vincent with tears in my eyes.

- What happened? When and where did it happen? Why did the plane fail? We need to start an investigation and pay any number of rescuers to find them. I can't just stand by when the whereabouts of my parents are unknown. - I spoke without hiding my desperation and soon got a response.

- The last signals from the plane were in French waters, the plane started to fail half an hour after takeoff. I have already started the investigation of the plane because this is not an accident, Sarah.- Vincent said so seriously and confidently that I soon began to look at the case from different perspectives, setting aside the heartbreaking feeling in my chest that was not allowing me to think clearly.

- Do you believe it too? We know who is involved in this. - Alexander asked suddenly and I looked at him surprised because he hadn't let me know his point of view, although I don't think he had found an opportunity to do so when he had been comforting me and giving me his support all this time.

- Of course I believe it, this is not a coincidence, nor an accident. The plane was reserved for Sarah and at the last minute the reservation was changed at the request of her parents, they sabotaged the plane so that she would have the accident and they didn't count on the fact that Leonardo and Joelle would be the ones traveling. They brought me the report on the plane's performance and everything seems to be in order, after the last flight from New York to Paris it was in maintenance, it shouldn't have failed. - Vincent explained, obviously angry, frustrated, and sad.

I analyzed the information he had just given me and of course this was planned, I didn't know exactly if it was directed at me directly or at my parents, but what I was a hundred percent sure of was that the Dubois family was behind this.

They wanted to harm my family and they had succeeded, they were going too far and I was not going to let this go.

- I'm going to put an end to this once and for all. - I murmured to myself, although it wasn't quiet enough for both standing men not to hear it.

I jumped up from the chair and walked loudly to the door, I was going out to put an end to this and accuse the Dubois directly, holding them responsible for all the damage caused, I didn't want to continue with this, but halfway through, a body blocked my way and its hands passed through my waist causing me to stop before leaving the office.

- Darling, don't do something crazy, come here. - Alexander wrapped his arms around me in an attempt to calm me down and he succeeded.

I inhaled his exquisite aroma, while I concentrated on the caresses he left on my hair and his words that made me see reason.

- If they have caused this, they will pay, but you can't let them know that you are aware of everything and that you suspect them. Let's not make any more mistakes, you are not alone. Now the most important thing is to find your parents and find out what they are planning. Don't fall apart, you have to stay strong, do it for yourself and for Tristan, he needs you at this moment and we know that he is exposed to many dangers. Here I am, I won't leave you alone. -

His soft and sweet tone dissipated the desire I had to confront those responsible for this tragedy and I thought of Tristan.

Alexander was right, our son needed me, he needed us.

- Little princess, we will hear news from my uncles at any moment, let's focus on the company and the project while we wait for answers, we need to keep our minds busy and not let them see us as they have always wanted. -

I heard Vincent behind Alexander and nodded my head, agreeing with him.

- Vincent is right, show that you are strong, the company is in your hands, don't let them get away with it, sooner or later everything will be resolved and they will go to prison. Calm down, your parents wouldn't want to see you like this, when you're calmer we'll go

to Tristan, he needs us. - Alexander placed a kiss on my head as he finished speaking and I separated from him just a little, without letting go of his waist, to look at both men who were supporting me at this moment.

- Thank you both for being with me, this would be more difficult without you. - I said as I wiped my damp cheeks.

- Let's move the company forward, let's not show their absence. - I said determined and finished cleaning my face with my fingers.

- Let's go to Tristan, we can't be separated from him for a second now.-

-That's all I wanted to hear. I love you deeply. I promise that I will do everything possible to bring them back, I will search for them myself if necessary.- Vincent promised, however, hope faded with each passing second. Many hours had passed since the plane crashed into the water, he only hoped for a miracle.

But one thing was certain, I was not going to let the Dubois get away with this, they have taken this too far and if necessary, I would personally take care of them, I would not rest until justice was served.

I would show no mercy, just as they showed no limits.