Ryan was already struggling to cope with his father’s funeral, but his loyal dog, Bella, seemed to have other plans. She barked relentlessly and even jumped onto the casket, knocking flowers aside. Her unusual behavior was a clear signal to Ryan that something was terribly wrong. When he opened the casket, a wave of panic swept through the church: it was empty. His father’s body was gone.

His mother fainted, and Ryan rushed her to the hospital before calling the police. Digging deeper, Ryan discovered that Arnold’s email inbox had been completely wiped clean, and two unique figurines were missing from his office. Following a gut feeling, he decided to tail Arnold’s secretary, Miss Pearson. This led him to her home, where he eventually broke in. There, he found a shocking photo of her kissing Arnold, along with his father’s $7 million life insurance policy, naming Miss Pearson as the sole beneficiary.

Ryan’s instincts screamed that Arnold was alive, and he knew the missing figurines were the key. He managed to track down the rare third piece of the set and, in a bold move, sold off a huge portion of his company shares to acquire it. He then placed it in a public auction, hoping to lure his father out of hiding. His gamble paid off. Arnold appeared at the auction and bid a staggering $1 million on the figurine. As Arnold tried to leave, Ryan blocked his path, and Detective Bradshaw promptly arrested him.

Ryan was devastated by his father’s betrayal. “You taught me to do what’s right, Dad,” he said, his voice laced with pain. “But you ran from your life and made us grieve for nothing.” As Arnold was led away in handcuffs, Detective Bradshaw assured Ryan that Miss Pearson wouldn’t be far behind. Still shaken, Ryan held onto the slim hope that exposing the truth might one day help his family heal.