At his father’s funeral, Ryan was overwhelmed with grief—but his dog Bella sensed something was wrong. Moments before the final hymn, Bella ran into the church, barking loudly at the casket. Disturbed by her behavior, Ryan demanded the coffin be opened. To everyone’s shock, it was empty. His mother fainted, and Ryan quickly rushed her to the hospital.
After alerting the police, Ryan began his own investigation. He discovered that the coroner who handled the case had resigned and that his father’s records were missing. A visit to his father’s office only deepened the mystery—emails had been deleted, and valuable figurines were gone. His father’s lawyer revealed the company was in financial trouble and suggested a possible romantic affair between Arnold and his secretary, Miss Pearson.
Tracking her down, Ryan found a life insurance policy naming Miss Pearson as the sole beneficiary. He brought the evidence to police, who tried to intercept her at the airport, but she had already vanished. Believing his father was alive, Ryan staged an auction for a rare figurine he knew Arnold desired. His hunch paid off—Arnold appeared and bid $1 million for it.