Shock

When the news of Derek’s disappearance finally broke out and people began to speculate that he did not disappear of his own free will, the news spread like wildfire.

This was after nearly two weeks of his disappearance. Suddenly, news outlets, as well as several gossip blogs began to spread the news.

“Billionaire Derek Turner missing … Foul play suspected.” “Derek Turner kidnapped and presumed dead. Live in girlfriend and mother of his child arrested in conjunction with his kidnap.”

These and many more headlines, with different speculations as to what had happened to Derek, were being peddled on the news outlets.

The police immediately swung into action, although it was difficult to know exactly what to search for, especially since so much time had passed. For one thing, Derek’s car had disappeared alongside him.

For another, he had left messages with several of his acquaintances, including business associates that he was going to be gone for a while and was going to be unreachable d