News of Astrid’s disappearance spread faster than the police could contain it. Headlines flashed her name across every screen. Billionaire’s Wife Missing.

Cameras crowded the gates of the Walton estate, reporters shouting questions that had no answers.

Andrew’s men the “Big Dogs” searched the streets day and night, combing through warehouses, airports, and abandoned buildings. Every whisper of a lead vanished into nothing.

Mr. Walton pulled every string he could.

Old favors.

Political connections.

He demanded that Mira be brought back for him. But the system didn’t move.

Officials hesitated.

Lawyers stalled.

Because Andrew Thompson was involved.

Some claimed Mira was in the U.S., too busy with “business.”

Others suggested...