I was in the middle of a meeting when I simply rose from my seat, my voice low and demanding. "I see. I'll have someone look into it immediately."

Spencer, who had been standing near by, hurried over to me. "Mr. Monroe, what's going on?"

"Cancel the meeting. We'll continue tomorrow. Call the two people I had you arrange to protect Sofia Lanka at once. She has disappeared," I commanded.

Spencer was stunned, realizing the seriousness of the matter. "I will handle it right away."

No sooner did I return to my office than Spencer appeared at the door with a serious expression and stated, "Mr. Monroe, the two guards...