Black Card
Their voices shook as they recounted everything that had happened—from Belle's cheerful mood at the café, to the video she watched, to the tears, and finally her sudden disappearance.
Next, the chief of police presented an update on the citywide search.
Then the technical and cyber team reviewed the CCTV footage, explaining how Belle had been captured leaving the café before vanishing into a crowded blind spot.
One by one, every relevant detail was laid before Ethan.
He remained standing throughout the briefing. Motionless. Silent. Unreadable.
The more they spoke, the heavier the atmosphere became. There was an abundance of information. But no answers. And most importantly, no Belle.