"Emily, about what you're doing," he started, his tone somewhat stern.
"This sneaky journalist approach, digging into my past, isn't going to get you anywhere."
Emily looked taken aback by his harsh tone and quietly replied.
"I'm just doing my job...
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***The Missing Piece***
Amy paced nervously outside the small coffee shop, glancing at her watch. She was waiting for Steve, her colleague, who had promised to bring her new information about Isabella. Every moment counted, and the disappearance of Isabella weighed heavily on her mind.
Steve arrived, slightly out of breath, clutching a manila envelope.
"Sorry I'm late," he said. "I wanted to make sure I had everything."
"No time to waste," Amy replied, her tone urgent. "What have you found?"
They found a secluded table, and Steve handed over the envelope. Inside were flight records, credit card transactions, and a recent photograph of Isabella in a distant city.
Steve shuffled through his notes, taking a deep breath before diving into the information.
"So, here's what I've found about Isabella. Before her disappearance, there were rumours of conflicts between her and Alex, mostly surrounding money and status. It seems her family disapproved of Alex, considering him beneath them. That strained their relationship significantly."
He glanced up at Amy, gauging her reaction before continuing.
"After Isabella's disappearance, Alex was devastated. People close to him say he was practically overwhelmed with sadness. But something else happened during that time: he became more determined, more focused. The loss seemed to fuel his ambition, pushing him to be successful. It's as if he wanted to prove something, either to himself or to Isabella's family."
Steve paused, allowing the information to sink in.
"There's also some evidence that Isabella might be staying with a distant relative, possibly in hiding. It's all hazy, but it suggests that her departure was intentional, possibly to protect her family or even Alex."
Amy's mind was reeling, the pieces of the puzzle beginning to fit together.
"Could it be that Isabella left to remove the pressure from Alex? To give him a chance to succeed without her family's interference?"
"It's possible," Steve admitted, a thoughtful expression on his face.
"But it's all speculation at this point. What we know for sure is that Isabella's disappearance had a profound effect on Alex, shaping his actions and his drive. And that it's tied to a web of family drama, societal expectations, and personal ambition."
Steve looked up from the documents, his eyes meeting Amy's with a serious expression.
"Amy, I know this is captivating, but we need to remember why we started this investigation. Your client Olivia originally wanted information on Alexander. Now we're digging deep into his personal life, his ex's disappearance. Are you sure we're not straying too far from our assignment?"
