The bodyguards hung their heads low, shrinking their necks, knowing they had failed in their duty and not daring to make a sound.

The lead guard stole a glance at Elizabeth's face and stammered an explanation.

"Ma'am, when we arrived, Ms. Lorenz wasn't in the car anymore, and the driver was unconscious. From the scene, it looks like there was a car accident - someone must have taken Ms. Lorenz away..."

Andrew faltered in his steps, swaying slightly, his ...