Carson nodded, already pulling out his phone to make the necessary calls. The chapel, once a place of mourning, was now a hive of urgent activity.

Marcus remained by the coffin, unsure of his place in this new development. Jonathan approached him, placing a hand on his shoulder with more gentleness than anyone had ever shown the boy. “Thank you, Marcus. No matter what happens, you’ve done something extraordinary today.”

As the chapel emptied, the plan to save Emily was set in motion. Jonathan felt a renewed sense of purpose, the fog of despair lifting as he clung to the hope that his daughter was alive. The billionaire was no longer just a grieving father; he was a man on a mission, driven by the possibility of bringing his daughter home, safe and sound.