Ryan stood outside the church, Bella’s sudden agitation catching his attention. Despite her usual obedience, Bella raced inside, barking wildly. Ryan followed, alarmed. His father’s closed casket and the discreet cordon unsettled him. Bella’s relentless barking heightened his suspicion.

Ignoring the gasps, Ryan demanded to open the casket. Finding it empty sent shockwaves through the mourners. Concerned about his fainting mother, Ryan rushed her to the hospital before contacting the police.

Detective Bradshaw’s investigation revealed troubling details. Arnold’s file at the morgue was missing, and his Gmail inbox was mysteriously empty. The discovery of Arnold’s life insurance policy, naming Miss Pearson as the beneficiary, raised more questions.

Convinced of Miss Pearson’s involvement, Ryan tracked her to the airport. Despite a failed attempt to apprehend her, he uncovered her connection to his father’s disappearance and the financial troubles plaguing Arnold’s company.

Ryan’s resourcefulness paid off when he located Arnold bidding at an auction. Exposing his father’s deceit, Ryan confronted Arnold for betraying their family and his own principles.

As Arnold was led away by the police, Ryan reflected on the importance of integrity and the consequences of selfish actions. Though his family’s ordeal was far from over, Ryan remained determined to seek justice and rebuild what his father had broken.