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"The Missing Millionaire Mystery."

Chapter 1: The Missing Millionaire

By Forever MagnificoPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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Chapter 1: The Missing Millionaire

The city of New York was buzzing with excitement as the news of the disappearance of one of its wealthiest residents, Harold Finnegan, spread like wildfire. Finnegan, a self-made millionaire and the CEO of Finnegan Enterprises, was known for his extravagant lifestyle and his philanthropic endeavors.

Detective Jack Parker was assigned to the case, and as he entered Finnegan's penthouse, he knew that this was going to be no ordinary investigation. The luxurious apartment was in shambles, with furniture overturned and personal belongings scattered everywhere.

Jack noticed a handwritten note on the coffee table. It read, "I know what you've done, and now it's time to pay the price."

This only added to the mystery of Finnegan's disappearance. Jack started interviewing the staff, friends, and family members, but no one had seen or heard from Finnegan since the night before. The millionaire's mobile phone, wallet, and passport were all missing, and the security cameras showed no sign of forced entry.

As Jack delved deeper into the investigation, he uncovered some shocking truths about Finnegan's life. The millionaire had been involved in some shady business deals, and it seemed that someone close to him had a motive for wanting him gone.

With every new lead, the case grew more complex, and Jack found himself in a race against time to solve the mystery before it was too late.

As he followed the trail of clues, Jack realized that the missing millionaire was just the tip of the iceberg in a web of deceit, corruption, and danger that threatened to engulf him and everyone involved.

One thing was certain: the truth behind Harold Finnegan's disappearance would change the city of New York forever.

The First Suspect

Detective Jack Parker sat in his office, surrounded by piles of files and notes related to the case of the missing millionaire, Harold Finnegan. He had been working around the clock to try and piece together what had happened to the wealthy businessman, but so far, he was no closer to finding any solid leads.

As he was about to call it a day, his partner, Detective Lisa Chen, walked into the room. She had just come back from interviewing Finnegan's personal assistant, Emily Smith.

"I think we've got our first suspect," Lisa said, a hint of excitement in her voice.

Jack raised an eyebrow. "Really? What did you find out?"

"Turns out Emily had a bit of a crush on Finnegan," Lisa explained. "She's been working for him for over five years and according to her coworkers, she's always been very protective of him. But recently, Finnegan started dating someone else, and Emily was not happy about it."

"That's definitely a motive for murder," Jack agreed. "What's her alibi for the night of the disappearance?"

"She says she was at home, but there's no one to confirm it. And we found out she has a criminal record for embezzlement," Lisa added.

Jack nodded thoughtfully. "Okay, let's bring her in for questioning. We need to hear her side of the story."

The detectives spent the next several hours interrogating Emily, but she vehemently denied any involvement in Finnegan's disappearance. However, her inconsistencies in her story and her obvious emotional distress only made Jack and Lisa more suspicious of her.

As they left the police station, Jack couldn't shake the feeling that they were missing something important. The case was far from solved, and he knew that they had a long way to go before they could find the missing millionaire.

But for now, Emily Smith was their main suspect, and Jack was determined to get to the bottom of this mystery.

To be continued....

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